Co-founder and lead singer of The Clash. Born as John Graham Mellor in Turkey and raised in Scotland. "London Calling" is his. Died suddenly of a heart defect at his home in Somerset.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Joe Strummer
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Joe Strummer squat
Joe Strummer, 1952 - 2002, musician, wordsmith, lived here, 1978 - 79. Seymou...
Joe Strummer underpass
There is one of these signs at each entrance to this subway, where Strummer u...
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Marie Lloyd
Music hall artiste. Born Matilda Alice Victoria Wood at 36 Plumber Street, Hoxton. She made her debut at the Eagle Tavern in 1884, using the name Bella Delmere. The following year, she changed her ...
3 memorials
Ringo Starr
Musician and songwriter. Born Liverpool. One of the four Beatles, the drummer in the group, though, when asked whether Ringo was the best drummer in the world, John Lennon replied: "He's not even t...
2 memorials
W. S. Gilbert
Playwright, lyricist & poet. Born 17 Southampton Street as William Schwenck Gilbert. The Savoy Operas were written by Gilbert, with Sullivan providing the music and Richard D'Oyly Carte providi...
7 memorials
1 memorial
Edmund Payne
Actor, comedian and singer. Born in Hackney. He used his short stature and malleable features to create a popular comic persona. On stage he was often partnered by George Grossmith junior. See ther...
1 memorial
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Balham Station bombing - 1
SW12, Balham High Road, Balham Underground Station
Plaque 1 incorrectly states that there were 64 people killed in this incident. The Wandsworth Guardian carries the story of how it was di...
4 subjects commemorated
Elm Grove manor
The Percevals moved to Ealing in 1808 and purchased Elm Grove manor which was on the site where All Saints Church now stands. They had 12 children. After Spencer's murder the government gave his ...
1 memorial
David Williams
W1, Wardour Street, St Anne's Soho
In our photo the Williams plaque can be seen low on the left-facing wall. The King of Corsica plaque is on the same wall, to the right. ...
2 subjects commemorated
Samuel Stennett, DD
Baptist minister and hymnwriter. Born Exeter. His father was appointed minister at Little Wild Street chapel from 1737 so the family moved to London. See Andrew Gifford for the rather unsavoury ...
1 memorial
George Allen drinking fountain
W1, Wardour Street, St Anne's Soho
With information provided by Paul Frecker (see GMA's page) we found Soho and its Associations,1895 which gives: "A handsome granite drink...
1 subject commemorated,
2 creators
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