Born 31 Poultry and died at home in Devonshire Lodge, London.
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"Ben Battle was a soldier bold,
And used to war's alarms,
But a cannon-ball took off his legs,
So he laid down his arms."
Born 31 Poultry and died at home in Devonshire Lodge, London.
Example:
"Ben Battle was a soldier bold,
And used to war's alarms,
But a cannon-ball took off his legs,
So he laid down his arms."
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Thomas Hood
We understand the "here" on the plaque to refer to the whole of Adelphi Terra...
In a house on this site Thomas Hood was born 23rd May 1799. The Corporation ...
The Rhymers' Club is not specifically mentioned on the plaque but Ye Olde Che...
One of the most famous of the sketches in the television comedy series 'Monty Python's Flying Circus'. Written by Graham Chapman and John Cleese, and performed by Cleese and Michael Palin. Initiall...
Comedian. Born as Michael James Bentin in Watford, Hertfordshire. He was a co-founder of the Goon Show, but left after the first series to pursue a solo career. His best remembered television progr...
Comedy broadcaster. Born Maurice James Christopher Cole in Liverpool. Inspired by the Goons. Got a job on the pirate Radio London by sending in an audition tape. Worked for Radio Luxemburg, the...
Merged with the Heritage Foundation.
Actor. Born Derbyshire. Played Captain Mainwaring in 'Dad's Army', 1968 - 1977. Collapsed in his Birmingham dressing room and died in a nearby hospital. In 2007 a statue was erected in Thetford,...
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
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