Plaque

Arthur Lowe

Inscription

Arthur Lowe, 1915 - 1982, comedy actor, lived here, 1969 - 1982.
The Dead Comics Society

Site: Arthur Lowe (1 memorial)

W9, Maida Avenue, 2

Credit for this entry to: Ross Corben

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Arthur Lowe

Actor.  Born Derbyshire.  Played Captain Mainwaring in 'Dad's Army', 1968 - 1...

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British Comedy Society / Dead Comics Society

Originated in the front room of John Gatenbys' family home in Highgate, durin...

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