The picture shows a rehearsal for the gig, in front of the Cockpit Arts building. We thank Glenda Bogdanovs for permission to use her historic photo.
Image source: Glenda Bogdanovs
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Dire Straits first gig
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Dire Straits first gig
PRS for Music Dire Straits first gigged here, 1977. Presented to Farrer House...
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The Red Flag
A socialist song, written by Jim Connell. (supposedly on a train journey between Charing Cross and New Cross). It is the anthem of the British Labour Party, and is usually sung at the end of their ...
Concept, Community / Clubs, Music / songs, Politics & Administration, Seriously Famous
1 memorial
Trinity College of Music
Founded as the Church Choral Society by the Reverend Henry George Bonavia Hunt. with the intention of improving the teaching of church music. In 1873 it became the College of Church Music, and then...
1 memorial
Theresa Cornelys
Opera singer, actress and adventuress, was born in Vienna, née Imer. First came to England in 1746. In 1760 rented Carlisle House, a large mansion at the south-east corner of Soho Square, where she...
1 memorial
Heritage Foundation
We believe this group now encompasses Comic Heritage, Musical Heritage, Sports Heritage and Films and Television Heritage. Its aim is to pay tribute to Britain's entertainers and raise funds for go...
Group, Cinema, History, Humour, Music / songs, Sport / Games, Theatre, TV & Radio
63 memorials
Louise “Little Lou” Cattell
Musician and promoter. Died aged 21 after taking the drug ketamine. The picture source provides a lot of information about Louise and about the dangers of ketamine.
1 memorial
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