Busker. Our picture shows him at London Zoo, 1953.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Al Purchase
Commemorated atInformation
Spirit of Soho Mural
Interesting that Coca Cola are specifically mentioned on the panel but not as...
Other Subjects
James Brown
Musician. Born James Joseph Brown Junior in Barnwell, South Carolina. Known as the 'Godfather of Soul', his hit songs include 'Papa's Got a Brand New Bag' and 'It's a Man's Man's Man's World'.
1 memorial
Hoxton Hall
Built 1863 as Mortimer's Music hall. 1866 MacDonald took it over but in 1871 following complaints it lost its performance licence. Bought in 1879 by rich Quaker philanthropist Palmer (of Huntley a...
Building, Community / Clubs, Music / songs, Religion, Theatre
1 memorial
International Reggae Day
From Caribbean National Weekly: "Reggae fans across the globe celebrate the rich legacy of reggae music today, July 1, as International Reggae Day (IRD). Honoring the genre’s rich history while cel...
1 memorial
Pete Robinson
Drummer with the Southern Syncopated Orchestra. Died with several other members of the band in the sinking of the S.S. Rowan.
1 memorial
1 memorial