Memorial

Credit for this entry to:
Bob Baker

Plaque: Jessie Matthews

Inscription

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

This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Jessie Matthews

Actor, singer and dancer. Born into a large family in Berwick Street. Made h...

This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Jessie Matthews

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