Lead singer of the Who. Actor. Born Hammersmith Hospital. Raised in Acton.
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Diana Dors
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College of Minor Canons in St Paul’s Cathedral
In existence before 1066. Richard II formalised the structure. At that time they were 12 in number but are now down to three, responsible for singing services and organising large and small scale...
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