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A reference to the Wontner name can be found in Thomas Hood's poem. 

"Lines to Mary (At No. 1 Newgate, Favoured by Mr Wontner)". Thomas Hood lived between 1799-1845. To find out more about Hood and his poetry, there are a few sites providing information about him, including the following: Thomas Hood (1799-1845). The poem was printed in the "The complete poetical works (1906)" by Thomas Hood which can be accessed at the LionHeart site a collection of love poems. 

Arthur Wontner was an actor. He acted on stage and in films, including in the "Life and Death of Colonel Blimp" and "Genevieve". Most notably he portrayed Sherlock Holmes in 5 films in the 1930s.

"No better Sherlock Holmes than Arthur Wontner is likely to be seen and heard in pictures, in our time....The keen worn, kindly face and quiet prescient smile are out of the very pages of the book." (Vincent Starratt's "The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes")

Find out more about Arthur Wontner by accessing the following links:

The Sherlock Holmes Society of London - Arthur Wontner pages

Sherlock Holmes on Oxford Lane

Below are a few pictures:

Arthur Wontner as Shelock Holmes in the "Sign of Four"	Arthur Wontner as Sherlock Holmes	Arthur Wontner
Arthur Wontner in the "Silver Blaze"	Arthur Wontner

Sir Hugh Wontner was Lord Mayor of London in 1973-74 as well as being Managing Director of the Savoy Hotel, London.

Sir Hugh Wontner

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