Plaque

Willie Rushton

Erection date: 17/3/2002

Inscription

Willie Rushton, 1937 - 1996, satirist.
Comic Heritage

Unveiled by other members of the 'I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue' team.

Site: Willie Rushton (1 memorial)

NW1, Hampstead Road, Mornington Crescent Tube Station

See Time Out for an explanation of why this plaque is here.

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Willie Rushton

Satirical cartoonist, comedian and author. Born 3 Wilbraham Place, Chelsea. W...

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