American journalist lived in London during WW2. His broadcasts made from London during the blitz helped rally American public opinion to Britain's aid. Born North Carolina into a Quaker family. His courageous opposition to the MacCarthy witch hunts is depicted in the 2005 film "Good night, and good luck". Died at home, Brooklyn, New York.
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Edward R. Murrow
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Edward Murrow
English Heritage Edward R. Murrow, 1908 - 1965, American broadcaster, lived ...
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Brian Johnston
"Johnners", For nearly fifty years he was the voice of cricket on BBC television and radio. Born Hertfordshire. Died London.
1 memorial
The Goon Show
Radio comedy show, originally broadcast as 'Crazy People' The first scripts were co-written by Spike Milligan and Jimmy Grafton. The pressure of writing eventually contributed to Milligan's mental ...
3 memorials
Arthur Lowe
Actor. Born Derbyshire. Played Captain Mainwaring in 'Dad's Army', 1968 - 1977. Collapsed in his Birmingham dressing room and died in a nearby hospital. In 2007 a statue was erected in Thetford,...
2 memorials
Burt Kwouk
Actor. Born Herbert Tsangtse Kwouk in Warrington whilst his parents were visiting the UK, was brought up in Shanghai, moving to Hong Kong after the Chinese revolution. Arriving in Britain in 1949, ...
1 memorial
The Duchess of Duke Street
BBC television series, loosely based on the career of Rosa Lewis. It starred Gemma Jones as Louise Trotter and Christopher Cazenove as her nephew.
1 memorial
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War dead, Other war
1 memorial
Lloyd's of London 1928 building foundation stone
EC3, Leadenhall Street, 12
This is the foundation stone of the 1928 Lloyd's building.
1 subject commemorated,
2 creators
Nicholas Revett
Architect. Born in Framlingham, Suffolk. He went to Rome in 1742 to study under Marco Benefiale. In 1750 he travelled to Athens with James Stuart to record the antiquities. He incorporated some of ...
Person, Architecture, Art, Greece, Italy
1 memorial
Frieze of Parnassus - Scott
SW7, Kensington Road
The monument, officially titled the Prince Consort National Memorial, celebrates Victorian achievement and Prince Albert's passions and i...
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
Kevin McCarthy
USA House of Representatives Majority Whip in 2011. Born California.
1 memorial
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