Singer-songwriter. Born Liverpool as Ronald William Wycherley. Hits include: "Halfway to Paradise" and "Jealousy". Produced for a time by Joe Meek. His girlfriend, the singer Lee Middleton later married Kenny Everett. Died at St Mary's Hospital, Harrow Road.
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Billy Fury
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Pimlico Tavern & Pimlico Pleasure Gardens, Hoxton
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Royal Opera House
Home of the Royal Ballet and Royal Opera. Originally built in 1732 as a playhouse. The current building is the third on the site, following the fires that destroyed the first two.
Edward Dannreuther
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Fela Kuti
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Cliff Richard
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Mercers' Company
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Watch House
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