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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Jessie Matthews
Actor, singer and dancer. Born into a large family in Berwick Street. Made h...
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Jessie Matthews
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In our photo the plaque can be seen on the wall to the right of the green fascia.
There has been a church on this site since 1262. The current building was designed by George Gilbert Scott and erected in 1872.
Tobias Matthay, 1858 - 1945, teacher and pianist, lived here. Greater London Council
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Sir Learie Constantine, 1901 - 1971, West Indian cricketer and statesman, lived here 1949 - 1954. English Heritage
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