Plaque

Sir Harry Lauder

Inscription

Sir Harry Lauder, 1870 - 1950, music hall artiste, lived here 1903 - 1911.
Greater London Council

Site: Sir Harry Lauder (1 memorial)

SW17, Longley Road, 46

This house seems modest for a man who was so successful, but he was touring a lot of the time, and he moved in before he really hit the big time. We'd like to see the house he moved to.

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Sir Harry Lauder

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Sir Harry Lauder

Internationally successful singer and comedian, music hall artiste (e.g. "Roa...

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