Plaque

Charlie Chaplin - Methley Street

Inscription

Charlie Chaplin, 1889-1977, film maker and Water Rat, lived here, 1898-1899, The Dead Comics Society.

Site: Charlie Chaplin - Methley Street (1 memorial)

SE11, Methley Street, 39

2017: The Telegraph reports this house is for sale with pictures of the interior.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Charlie Chaplin - Methley Street

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Grand Order of Water Rats

Show business charity with headquarters at The Water Rats Public House in the...

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Charlie Chaplin

Born Charles Spencer Chaplin in East Street, Walworth (possibly, see Londonis...

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Charlie Chaplin - Methley Street

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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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