Group    From 1967  To 1969

The Arts Lab

Categories: Community / Clubs

A centre for theatre, poetry, film, happenings and arts of all kinds. Originally founded by Jim Haynes at 182 Drury Lane, it was influential in inspiring many similar centres in the UK and Europe. David Bowie founded a branch in the Three Tuns Public House, in Beckenham; the photograph shows him performing there.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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The Arts Lab

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David Bowie - Beckenham

The plaque was originally unveiled on the 6th December 2001. It was taken dow...

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Disability Action Sutton

Disability Action Sutton

This group doesn't appear to exist any longer.

Group, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
Garrick Club

Garrick Club

Private members’ Club at 15 Garrick Street, named after David Garrick. Notoriously it maintains its rule of not admitting women as members. Members include many high profile or powerful men in fiel...

Group, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
QPR in the Community Trust

QPR in the Community Trust

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Group, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
Hiram Shorey

Hiram Shorey

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Person, Commerce, Community / Clubs, USA

1 memorial
Lord Sam

Lord Sam

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Person, Community / Clubs, Music / songs

1 memorial

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Edmund Barnes

Edmund Barnes

Local politician, school teacher and magistrate in St Pancras. Born in Blandford, Dorset. 1869 became headmaster of St Clement Danes School and settled in St. Pancras, living there for the rest of...

Person, Education, Music / songs, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Catherine of Aragon

Catherine of Aragon

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Person, Royalty, Seriously Famous, Spain

4 memorials
Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

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Person, Seriously Famous, Theatre, Ireland

4 memorials
Fitzjohn’s Residents’ Association

Fitzjohn’s Residents’ Association

2018: We can't find anything on-line to indicate that they are currently active.

Group, Community / Clubs

1 memorial
Duchy of Cornwall

Duchy of Cornwall

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Group, Property

2 memorials