1845

Thomas Hood

Born 31 Poultry and died at home in Devonshire Lodge, London.

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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Thomas Hood

Commemorated ati

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 ...

Thomas Hood - NW8

English Heritage Thomas Hood, 1799 - 1845, poet, lived and died here.

Wine Office Court

The Rhymers' Club is not specifically mentioned on the plaque but Ye Olde Che...

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English Hedonists

The artist Carrie Reichardt is part of this group, probably its main artist, "Mad in England" being her trademark. 2018: Via Facebook Carrie kindly confirmed that she had made this series for a co...

Group, History, Humour

7 memorials

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...

Person, Humour, TV & Radio, Peru

3 memorials

Galton and Simpson

Wrote Steptoe and Son, and others.

Group, Humour, TV & Radio

2 memorials

The Establishment Club

Peter Cook said this was modelled on "those wonderful Berlin cabarets which did so much to stop the rise of Hitler and prevent the outbreak of the Second World War". Lenny Bruce, Barry Humphries, ...

Group, Commerce, Community / Clubs, Humour

1 memorial

Dr Burnhart Gloss

From Walking Through London's History: "... included Dr Burnhart Gloss, originally from Australia, and now a resident working as a professional clown."

Person, Children, Humour, Theatre, Australia

1 memorial