One of the three Bee Gees. A proud promoter of British heritage he campaigned for memorials to be erected, was President of Heritage Foundation, often turned up to unveil plaques, and had a very big thumb! The Heritage Foundation unveiled a plaque to Robin at his former home in Thame, on 30 September 2012; quite right too.
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Bomber Command Memorial
The campaign to bomb civilians was so controversial that the bombers were giv...
Dusty Springfield
Plaque unveiled by Robin Gibb. It replaces the one originally erected in 2001...
Norman Wisdom
Plaque unveiled by Nick Wisdom (his son) and Robin Gibb, who were showered wi...
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Dennis Brain
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Buddy Holly
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