Plaque

Two I’s Coffee Bar

Inscription

City of Westminster
Site of the 2i's coffee bar (1956 - 1970), birthplace of British rock 'n roll and the popular music industry.
Robert Mandry

Site: Two I’s Coffee Bar (1 memorial)

W1, Old Compton Street

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Two I’s Coffee Bar

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2i's coffee bar

Birthplace of British rock 'n roll and the popular music industry. Mickie Mo...

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This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Two I’s Coffee Bar

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Westminster City Council

The ancient parish of St Margaret's was divided into St Margaret's and St Joh...

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Robert Mandry

Mandry is on the left of the picture.

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