Inscription
Tony Hancock, 1924 - 1968, comedian, lived here, 1947 - 1948.
The Dead Comics Society
Site: Tony Hancock - NW11 (1 memorial)
NW11, Grey Close, 10
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Tony Hancock - NW11
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Tony Hancock
Comedy actor. Otherwise known as Anthony Aloysius St. John Hancock, of 23 Ra...
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Tony Hancock - NW11
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British Comedy Society / Dead Comics Society
Originated in the front room of John Gatenbys' family home in Highgate, durin...
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