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Josie it's from the British Newspaper records:  http://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/

The newspaper doesn't actually state where, but Lee Cemetery is the original name for Hither Green Cemetery, Lewisham ( London Borough of).

It is recorded that many of his performers from the various Troupes (as mentioned he had 3 at one time) and people from the 'Japanese Village' would often Lodge with Tannaker Buhicrosan who lived at a place called Yedo Grange in Lewisham, this at the height of his fame and riches..

In lesser times he lived at 44 Hither Green Lane also Lewisham.. a rather less grand house.

His death is recorded as being of this address in 1894.

One might assume that the Torra's where either staying with him or nearby at the time of their child's death.

Best, Paul

Josie I'll try cropping it and posting it this evening. Best, Paul

Jorose thanks. I had a look on Gallica but could'nt pull up anything other than some references to his Interpreting.. nothing on his being there in 1886 so could you point me in the right place please.. my French is only so so, but I can understand most written work I think .  Best, Paul

Josie think the French Blekman might not be the same one as the Manager of the Troupe was born in Amsterdam according to the 1871 census. But many thanks, kindest, Paul

Jorose hi, yes that is the troupe O'Torra, unfortuately for me there is no mention of Blekman on the poster as manager, but I'm sure it's great for Jose    and it a fabulous piece of art.

Thank You.

Kind regards, Paul