Time Out Post: Seven places in London connected with the Elephant Man
Last week the world lost one of its finest actors: the magnificent Sir John Hurt.

John Hurt pictured in 1980
In 1980 John took on one of his most challenging roles- that of Joseph Merrick; aka the ‘Elephant Man‘, the tragic figure who became synonymous with late Victorian London.
Sensitive, moving and dignified, Sir John Hurt did Joseph’s legacy proud.

Sir John Hurt as Joseph Merrick
To read about the places in London connected with the real life Joseph Merrick, please click here.