Born 31 Poultry and died at home in Devonshire Lodge, London.
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Thomas Hood
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Adam, Hood, Galsworthy, Barrie, etc.
We understand the "here" on the plaque to refer to the whole of Adelphi Terra...
Thomas Hood
In a house on this site Thomas Hood was born 23rd May 1799. The Corporation ...
Wine Office Court
The Rhymers' Club is not specifically mentioned on the plaque but Ye Olde Che...
Other Subjects
Paul Eddington
Actor. Born 174 Sutherland Avenue. Roles in 'The Good Life', 'Yes Minister' and 'Yes, Prime Minister'. Died London.
1 memorial
Bernie Winters
Comedian and Water Rat. Born Bernie Weinstein. His brother was the handsome half of the act Mike and Bernie Winters.
2 memorials
Roy Castle OBE
All round entertainer. Born Yorkshire. Died at home at Gerrards Cross of lung cancer, although he was not a smoker. Before his death he campaigned for more research into cancer and the campaign c...
1 memorial
The Goon Show
Radio comedy show, originally broadcast as 'Crazy People' The first scripts were co-written by Spike Milligan and Jimmy Grafton. The pressure of writing eventually contributed to Milligan's mental ...
3 memorials
Irene Handl
Comedy actor. Born 13 Leith Mansions, Paddington and grew up in St John's Wood. Began acting in her mid thirties and was almost never out of work, giving cameo performances in many British films ...
2 memorials
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