Plaque

Tommy Handley

Inscription

Tommy Handley, 1892 - 1949, radio comedian, lived here.
Greater London Council

Site: Tommy Handley (1 memorial)

W2, Craven Road, 34, Amersham House

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Tommy Handley

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Tommy Handley

Radio comedian.  Born Liverpool.  Best known for the BBC radio show "ITMA - I...

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Greater London Council

Replaced the LCC. The GLC was abolished, some say, because Mrs Thatcher could...

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