Comedian. Member of Monty Python's Flying Circus. Born Leicester. Went to Cambridge University and joined the Footlights Dramatic Club. After university he trained as a doctor but his comedy writing and performing career took over. Lived at 89 Southwood Lane, Highgate and drank rather too "copiously" at the nearby Angel Inn. Died Maidstone General Hospital.
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Graham Chapman
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Graham Chapman
Graham Chapman, "A very naughty boy", 8 January 1941 to 4 October 1989, comed...
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Bud Flanagan
Born Reuben Weinthrop above his family fried fish shop in Hanbury Street, where the plaque now is. The first half of the Flanagan & Allen double act, with Chesney Allen. These two were also bot...
1 memorial
Heritage Foundation
We believe this group now encompasses Comic Heritage, Musical Heritage, Sports Heritage and Films and Television Heritage. Its aim is to pay tribute to Britain's entertainers and raise funds for go...
Group, Cinema, History, Humour, Music / songs, Sport / Games, Theatre, TV & Radio
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Willie Rushton
Satirical cartoonist, comedian and author. Born 3 Wilbraham Place, Chelsea. Worked on 'That was the week that was', 'Not only...But also', 'I'm sorry I haven't a clue' (where he revelled in the arc...
2 memorials
2 memorials
Dead Parrot Sketch
One of the most famous of the sketches in the television comedy series 'Monty Python's Flying Circus'. Written by Graham Chapman and John Cleese, and performed by Cleese and Michael Palin. Initiall...
1 memorial
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Sir Andrew Ramsay
Born Glasgow. Geologist. In 1851 first Chair of Geology at the School of Mines (later Imperial College). Specialised in the geology of Arran and Wales. Died at home in Anglesey. Sir William Rams...
1 memorial
1 memorial
Leaside Regeneration Project
A community-based social enterprise set up to develop the regeneration of the Lower Lea Valley and the surrounding area of East London.
1 memorial
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