Plaque

Joan Sims

Erection date: 29/9/2002

Inscription

Joan Sims actress 1930 - 2001 lived here.
Comic Heritage

Plaque unveiled by Barbara Windsor, Eric Sykes and Liz Fraser.

Site: Joan Sims (1 memorial)

W8, Thackeray Street, Esmond Court

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

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Joan Sims

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Joan Sims

Actor. Born Irene Joan Marion Sims in Laindon. Essex. She first appeared on s...

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Joan Sims

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