Plaque

Kenneth Williams birthplace

Erection date: 24/6/2010

Inscription

London Borough of Islington
Kenneth Williams, 1926 - 1988, comedy actor and writer, born in a house on this site.

Unveiled by Sheila Hancock.

Site: Kenneth Williams birthplace (1 memorial)

N1, Bingfield Street, 13-15

Kenneth was born at number 11 but that was demolished in the 1970s.

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

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Kenneth Williams

Comedy actor. Born Bingfield Street, N1. David Benson's 6 minute video of Dav...

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Islington Council

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Sheila Hancock

Actor, often in comedy roles. Born in Blackgang, Isle of Wight, she was the y...

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