Plaque

Alma Cogan

Erection date: 4/11/2001

Inscription

Alma Cogan, 1932 - 1966, singer, lived here, 1951 - 1966.
Musical Heritage

Plaque unveiled, by Sandra Caron (her sister), Michael Winner, Petula Clark, Pearl Carr and Teddy Johnson.

Site: Alma Cogan (1 memorial)

W8, Kensington High Street, 186, Stafford Court

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Singer. Born Alma Angela Cohen in Whitechapel. She specialized in 'novelty' s...

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