Plaque

Dusty Springfield

Erection date: 8/5/2011

Inscription

Dusty Springfield, O.B.E., 1939-1999, singer, lived here, 1968-1972.
The Heritage Foundation

Plaque unveiled by Robin Gibb. It replaces the one originally erected in 2001 which disappeared during renovation work on the building.

Site: Dusty Springfield (1 memorial)

W8, Aubrey Walk, 38-40

2020: The house was for sale and the description explained "The double-sized home is the result of the owners combining two terrace homes into one 10 years ago...".

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

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Dusty Springfield

Singer. Born Mary Isabel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien in Hampstead. In 1956 s...

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