Plaque

George Leybourne

Inscription

Greater London Council
George Leybourne, "Champagne Charlie", 1842 - 1884, music hall comedian, lived and died here.

Site: George Leybourne (1 memorial)

N1, Englefield Road, 136

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George Leybourne

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George Leybourne

Music hall entertainer. Born Gateshead. His first stage name was Joe Saunders...

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Greater London Council

Replaced the LCC. The GLC was abolished, some say, because Mrs Thatcher could...

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