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19th August 1980 Willy Russell's Educating Rita, premieres in London
19th August 1897 1st electric taxi's drive in London
19th August 1842 The last day before railings were put up on The Monument, also the last (of 6) suicides from the top.
19th August 1274 The Coronation of Edward I in Westminster Abbey.
Vera Lynn was born here
Vera Lynn, the Forces Sweetheart, was born here.
Location: Thackeray Road, East Ham, London
Description: Dame Vera Lynn was born Vera Welch on 20 March 1917, here in Thackeray Road, East Ham. She was singing in Working Mans Clubs at the age of seven, and joined a dancing troupe when she was 15. Her first broadcast was in 1935, singing with the Joe Loss Orchestra. She was mostly known for her huge wartime nostalgic hits like The White Cliffs of Dover. She was known as The Forces Sweetheart.
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Fab Four Tailoring», 11.km
Suede formed Here», 11.km
Adele Wrote Debut Album 19 Here», 9.1km
David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust», 8.0km
Ridgeway House's Musical History», 43.km
Bon Scott of AC/DC died here», 7.4km
Keith Richards lived here», 9.5km
Elton John was born here», 19.km
Ian Dury's birthplace», 16.km
Now that's a small Music Venue», 6.5km
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