Song by David Bowie. It was first released as a single, and became the title of his second studio album. The song is about Major Tom, a fictional astronaut.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Space Oddity
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David Bowie - Former Trident Studios
David Bowie, 1947 - 2016. His albums Hunky Dory and The Rise & Fall of Zi...
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James Edmeston
Architect and prolific writer of church hymns (nearly 2000!). Born Wapping. Died Homerton where he was a church warden at St. Barnabas.
1 memorial
Sir Alan Herbert
Author and politician. Born Alan Patrick Herbert at Ashtead Lodge, Ashtead, Leatherhead. He was called to the bar, but never practised. Joined Punch magazine as a writer in 1924 and went on to writ...
Person, Literature, Music / songs, Politics & Administration
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Jackie Free
Trombonist. Born Pearcroft Road, Leytonstone. He learnt to play in the local Boys Brigade band, and during his national service in the R.A.F. he played with many service bands. A high spot for him ...
1 memorial
Brian Poole
Singer. Born in Dagenham. He became lead singer with the Tremeloes (originally Tremoloes), and had several hit singles in the 1960s including 'Twist and Shout' and 'Do You Love Me'. The group split...
1 memorial
Marquee Club
First opened on 19 April 1958 at 165 Oxford Street and then in 1964 moved to 90 Wardour Street, where it stayed until 1988. It was at 105-107Â Charing Cross Road (a former cinema) from August 1988 -...
2 memorials
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