Comedian. Born in Fulham. In the 1950/60s he was one of the most popular TV performers, but is now virtually forgotten. His television show ran from 1956 - 1966. He appeared in the film 'Strange Bedfellows' with Rock Hudson and Gina Lollobrigida and was also popular in the U.S.A. where he was a guest on the Ed Sullivan Show.
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Arthur Haynes
Arthur Haynes, 1914 - 1966, comedian and King Rat, lived here 1961 - 1966. Th...
Actor. Born Liverpool. Married Mike Leigh. Has worked very successfully in the theatre, cinema, TV and radio.
Actor Born Dublin. Played the 'dirty old man' in the TV series 'Steptoe and Son' with Harry H. Corbett and Paul McCartney's granddad in 'A hard day's night'. Died in Westminster.
Publishes casting directories.
At the unveiling Professor Sir Christopher Frayling said "This blue plaque marks the family home where she came to maturity as a writer, ...
From St Pancras: "The memorial sits on the station's Grand Terrace, close to the location of bomb damage from two prominent air raids on ...
McGlashon House This block was built in 1961 by Stepney Borough Council and was named after Hugh William McGlashon (1872 - 1953) who serv...
Titular character in the novel by Daniel Defoe published in 1719. See also Friday.
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