The Avon Social Club - Commemorative Plaque

Memories of Charminster

The Avon Social Club - Commemorative Plaque

England BH8 9QT, United Kingdom

Created By: Queens Park Forum

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On the Avon Social Club, the local community has placed its own plaque to commemorate the late comedian Tony Hancock. Although a blue plaque is placed upon the Durlston Court Hotel; the place of his childhood, this plaque remembers his first professional appearance when the Avon Social Club was the Labour Hall.

Tony Hancock was a prolific comedian and his Half Hour show became a sensation on the BBC. At the age of 44, he committed suicide but his legacy lived within comedians and famous fans, including Steve Coogan and Mark Hamill.

The link will give you the chance to listen to some of the late comedian's work.

This point of interest is part of the tour: Memories of Charminster


 

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