"Johnners", For nearly fifty years he was the voice of cricket on BBC television and radio. Born Hertfordshire. Died London.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Brian Johnston
Commemorated ati
Brian Johnston tree
Tulip tree, Liriodendron tulipifera. Presented by The St John's Wood Society...
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