Plaque

Kenneth Williams - WC1

Erection date: 11/10/2009

Inscription

Kenneth Williams, 1926 - 1988, comic actor, lived here, 1935 - 1956.
The Heritage Foundation
Marchmont Association

Unveiled by Nicholas Parsons and Bill Pertwee.

Site: Kenneth Williams - WC1 (1 memorial)

WC1, Marchmont Street, 57

Our photographs were taken at the unveiling.

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Kenneth Williams - WC1

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Kenneth Williams

Comedy actor. Born Bingfield Street, N1. David Benson's 6 minute video of Dav...

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Kenneth Williams - WC1

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Heritage Foundation

We believe this group now encompasses Comic Heritage, Musical Heritage, Sport...

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Marchmont Association

Aims to promote the on-going improvement of Marchmont Street and the surround...

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