A three-storey brick Victorian pub. In the 1950s it was used as a jazz club and by February 1964 an R&B club (the Bluesday) was operating, where played: Long John Baldry, the Bo Street Runners and The Who, previously known as the 'High Numbers'. Burnt down after a long period of disuse. The picture of the building comes from the Who album: 'Meaty, Beaty, Big & Bouncy'. Music Pilgrimages gives some more information.
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Railway Hotel, Harrow
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The Who in Harrow
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William Henry Boney
Architect. Also designed the Jackson's Lane Methodist church, Highgate and Little Stanmore Church. Active 1889 and 1905. Since we first published this article we have, in November 2024, been con...
Frost Fairs
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Cornhill market
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Leadenhall Market
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Morley College
This college has its origins in the temperance Royal Victoria Coffee and Music Hall. In 1882, using the back-stage and the dressing rooms of the theatre, Emma Cons introduced Tuesday “penny” lectur...
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