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Back in time at Lymes' Senior Center

January 13, 2015 11:00 pm • Last Updated: January 14, 2015 11:04 pm

By Tim Cook

Audience members at the Lymes' Senior Center in Old Lyme laugh at the stories told by dramatic re-enactors Harold and Theodora Niver as they bring actor William Gillette and his wife, Helen, back to life during their presentation on the actor's life Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015.

Old Lyme - Audience members at the Lymes' Senior Center laugh at the stories told by dramatic re-enactors Harold and Theodora Niver as they bring actor William Gillette and his wife, Helen, back to life during their presentation on the actor's life at the Lymes' Senior Center Wednesday.

The Nivers portray William Gillette and his wife, Helen, for audiences around the country with stories, music and authentic period costumes from the early 1900s including Gillette's most famous role as Sherlock Holmes.

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