American writer. Born as Samuel Langhorne Clemens in Florida, a small village in Missouri; it was small then and is now non-existent. Wrote Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Also known for his quotes, for example: "I don't give a damn for a man that can only spell a word one way." and "I have a higher and grander standard of principle than George Washington. He could not lie; I can, but I won't." He claimed that his pen name comes from the Mississippi boatman's cry meaning two fathoms, a safe depth for a boat. In London in 1900 he was in the inaugural train on the Central Line and opened the Kensal Rise library. Died Connecticut.
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Mark Twain
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Mark Twain - SW3
London County Council Samuel L. Clemens "Mark Twain", 1835 - 1910, American w...
Wine Office Court
The Rhymers' Club is not specifically mentioned on the plaque but Ye Olde Che...
Other Subjects
2 memorials
Michael Bentine
Comedian. Born as Michael James Bentin in Watford, Hertfordshire. He was a co-founder of the Goon Show, but left after the first series to pursue a solo career. His best remembered television progr...
3 memorials
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
Thomas Hood
Born 31 Poultry and died at home in Devonshire Lodge, London. Example: "Ben Battle was a soldier bold, And used to war's alarms, But a cannon-ball took off his legs, So he laid down his arms."
4 memorials
Bernie Winters
Comedian and Water Rat. Born Bernie Weinstein. His brother was the handsome half of the act Mike and Bernie Winters.
2 memorials
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Marks and Spencer
Retail group specialising in clothing and food, founded by Michael Marks and Thomas Spencer. There are currently over 700 branches in the U.K. and more than 300 spread over thirty other countries.
2 memorials
S. Muncey
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
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