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."
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."
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Thomas Hood
We understand the "here" on the plaque to refer to the whole of Adelphi Terra...
In a house on this site Thomas Hood was born 23rd May 1799. The Corporation ...
The Rhymers' Club is not specifically mentioned on the plaque but Ye Olde Che...
Writer/humorist. born Guildford as Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, educated at Dulwich College. Produced about 100 books, creating Jeeves, Wooster and Lord Emsworth. He was criticized for broadcasting ...
Comedian, satirist and "only twin". Born Torquay. Founded and owned 'The Establishment Club', 1961 - 64. Died in the Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead.
Actor. Born 174 Sutherland Avenue. Roles in 'The Good Life', 'Yes Minister' and 'Yes, Prime Minister'. Died London.
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...