Originated in the front room of John Gatenbys' family home in Highgate, during a discussion concerning Peter Seller's nearby childhood home. Out of this the 'Dead Comics Society' was born and their first plaque was for Sellers. 1995 the name was changed to 'British Comedy Society'. At one point we thought the organisation had merged with the Heritage Foundation but that seems not to be the case. Our information comes from the BCS .
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
British Comedy Society / Dead Comics Society
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Arthur Haynes
Arthur Haynes, 1914 - 1966, comedian and King Rat, lived here 1961 - 1966. Th...
Arthur Lowe
Arthur Lowe, 1915 - 1982, comedy actor, lived here, 1969 - 1982. The Dead Co...
Benny Hill - SW7
Benny Hill, 1922-1992, comedian, lived here 1960-1986, The Dead Comics Society.
Charlie Chaplin - Methley Street
Charlie Chaplin, 1889-1977, film maker and Water Rat, lived here, 1898-1899, ...
Frankie Howerd
Frankie Howerd OBE, 1917 - 1992, comedian lived here, 1966 - 1992. The Dead C...
Other Subjects
Eyre Arms Tavern
St John’s Wood was once part of the Great Forest of Middlesex. Until the end of the eighteenth century (when plans for residential development first appeared) it remained in agricultural use. By 17...
1 memorial
Croydon East Rotary Club
Rotary clubs were founded to encourage fellowship amongst members of local business communities.
4 memorials
Physiological Society
Founded as a dining society by a group of 19 sociologists led by John Burton Sanderson and Michael Foster. Most of its members are involved in research into how the body works in health and disease...
1 memorial
Natalie Bell
Natalie is a community activist playing a vital part in local projects such as Coin Street Community Builders, SE1 United You th Forum, WaCoCo and Friends of St John's Sculpture Garden. Â She champi...
1 memorial
Janet Johnson
Welfare worker. All we can find out about her is contained in her plaque in Redcross Street where she lived. She was the manager of the Central London School for Orphans and Destitute Children at H...
1 memorial
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