Plaque

Norman Wisdom

Erection date: 6/11/2011

Inscription

The Heritage Foundation
Sir Norman Wisdom, O.B.E., 1915-2010, Britain's best loved comedy actor, was born and lived here, Paddington Development Trust.

Plaque unveiled by Nick Wisdom (his son) and Robin Gibb, who were showered with loose plaster in the process.

Site: Norman Wisdom (1 memorial)

W9, Fernhead Road, 91

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

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Norman Wisdom

Comedian, actor, singer and songwriter. Born Norman Joseph Wisdom at 91 Fernh...

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Heritage Foundation

We believe this group now encompasses Comic Heritage, Musical Heritage, Sport...

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Paddington Development Trust

The Trust works in poor areas situated in four of the most deprived wards in ...

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Robin Gibb

One of the three Bee Gees. A proud promoter of British heritage he campaigned...

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