Jessie Matthews, OBE, 1907 - 1981, musical comedy star of stage and films, was born in Berwick Street.
Westminster City Council
Unveiled by Ruthie Henshall and Andrew Lloyd Webber on 3 May 1995. Jessie Matthews was actually born a few yards away at number 94.
W1, Berwick Street, 22, Blue Posts Pub
Credit for this entry to: Bob Baker
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