American journalist lived in London during WW2. His broadcasts made from London during the blitz helped rally American public opinion to Britain's aid. Born North Carolina into a Quaker family. His courageous opposition to the MacCarthy witch hunts is depicted in the 2005 film "Good night, and good luck". Died at home, Brooklyn, New York.
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Edward R. Murrow
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Edward Murrow
English Heritage Edward R. Murrow, 1908 - 1965, American broadcaster, lived ...
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Alan Blumlein
Electronics engineer, notable for his many inventions in telecommunications, sound recording, stereophonic sound, television and radar. He received 128 patents and was considered one of the most si...
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Ernie Wise OBE
Comedian, one half of Morecambe and Wise. Born Leeds. Died Nuffield Hospital, Gerrards Cross. The little one on the right in our picture.
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Peggy Ashcroft
Actor. Born Edith Margaret Emily Ashcroft in Croydon.
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Lord Delfont of Stepney
Impresario and Companion Water Rat. Brother of Lord Lew Grade. The photo shows Delfont (on right) with Neil Diamond.
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Dame Barbara Windsor
Actor. Born Barabara Ann Deeks in Shoreditch. She made her west end debut in 1952, before joining Joan Littlewood's Theatre Workshop. In the cinema she was a regular in the 'Carry On' series, appea...
3 memorials
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Sophia Elizabeth Pither
Born Paris, née Bézier. Mother of Francis and Ernest. 1881 widowed and living with her two sons at 51 Thistle Grove, SW7. Dead by 1915.
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Robert and Esther Procter
Of 78 St Pauls Churchyard. Esther born 1849. Robert born 1842, died 1930, son of Robert (b. 1805) who was son of John.
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