One of the world's most famous civil rights activists, born Michael King Jr. A Baptist minister, he visited London in December 1964 on his way to Oslo to collect his Nobel Peace Prize. He stayed at...
Person, Race Issues, Religion, Seriously Famous, Tragedy, USA
Jazz, R&B, Disco, Soul and Funk group. Originally formed as the 'Jazziacs' in Jersey City, New Jersey. 'Kool' is the nickname of Robert Bell (one of its founders). The group has included many d...
Film producer. Born Sandor Kellner in Hungary. Worked in film in Hungary, Austria and Germany and then in Hollywood 1926-30. He then moved to Britain where he became a leading figure in the film i...
Aided by Andrew Behan we have found two candidates for the Lady Kortright who gave the funds to the Grosvenor Hospital but cannot conclusively identify her. See what you think… One candidate is th...
Businessman. Born in Oak Park, near Chicago. He joined McDonald's in 1954 and built it into the most successful fast food operation in the world.
Entertainment business executive. Born Jeffrey Sonny Krugerkoff. He founded the Flamingo Club in London's West End. Died in Miami, Florida.
American film director who settled in outer London and made many of his films here. Born New York City. Â The first film made in England was Lolita in 1962. Â He lived close to the film studios at El...
Bass guitarist. He was part of the original line-up for the Small Faces group in which he was nicknamed 'Plonk'. After they split, he became part of a new group known simply as 'Faces'. Diagnosed w...
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