Originated in the front room of John Gatenbys' family home in Highgate, during a discussion concerning Peter Seller's nearby childhood home. Out of this the 'Dead Comics Society' was born and their first plaque was for Sellers. 1995 the name was changed to 'British Comedy Society'. At one point we thought the organisation had merged with the Heritage Foundation but that seems not to be the case. Our information comes from the BCS website.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
British Comedy Society / Dead Comics Society
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Arthur Lowe
Arthur Lowe, 1915 - 1982, comedy actor, lived here, 1969 - 1982. The Dead Co...
Benny Hill - SW7
Benny Hill, 1922-1992, comedian, lived here 1960-1986, The Dead Comics Society.
Charlie Chaplin - Methley Street
Charlie Chaplin, 1889-1977, film maker and Water Rat, lived here, 1898-1899, ...
Frankie Howerd
Frankie Howerd OBE, 1917 - 1992, comedian lived here, 1966 - 1992. The Dead C...
Graham Chapman
Graham Chapman, "A very naughty boy", 8 January 1941 to 4 October 1989, comed...
Other Subjects
International Students House
ISH began life in 1917 as Student Movement House, a social centre opened at 32 Russell Square in memory of students who died in WW1. 1932 - 46 the warden of Student Movement House was Mary Trevelya...
1 memorial
ARHAG Housing Association
Founded to respond to the need for housing and support amongst Britain’s refugee and migrant communities. Wish they explained what the initials stand for: A.... R.... Housing Action Group?
1 memorial
Empire Day
Created by Reginald Brabazon, cleverly designed to coincide with Queen Victoria's birthday. In 1958 it was renamed Commonwealth Day.
1 memorial
Rotary International
An international organisation with the purpose of bringing together business and professional people, to provide humanitarian service, goodwill and peace around the world. It was formed in Chicago ...
1 memorial
Previously viewed
House sparrow pavement plaque
NW1, Cardington Street, St James Gardens
A smaller stone in the lower right corner seems to be part of the overall design and has some markings on it but we could make nothing of...
Lord George Hamilton
Lord George Francis Hamilton was a Conservative politician. First Lord of the Admiralty and Secretary of State for India. MP for the Ealing Division of Middlesex Third son of James Hamilton, 1st D...
1 memorial
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
War dead, WW1
1 memorial