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Plaque

Jessie Matthews

Inscription

Jessie Matthews, OBE, 1907 - 1981, musical comedy star of stage and films, was born in Berwick Street.
Westminster City Council

Unveiled by Ruthie Henshall and Andrew Lloyd Webber on 3 May 1995. Jessie Matthews was actually born a few yards away at number 94.

Site: Jessie Matthews (1 memorial)

W1, Berwick Street, 22, Blue Posts Pub

Credit for this entry to: Bob Baker

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Jessie Matthews, OBE

Actor, singer and dancer. Born into a large family in Berwick Street.  Made h...

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Westminster City Council

The ancient parish of St Margaret's was divided into St Margaret's and St Joh...

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Ruthie Henshall

Actor, dancer and singer. Born in Bromley as Valentine Ruth Henshall. She has...

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Andrew Lloyd Webber

Composer and impresario. Born in Kensingston. Immensely successful writer of ...

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