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Bracken, Brendan b. 1901 d. August 8, 1958
Irish journalist and politicain. Born in Kilmallock in Ireland in 1901. Later moving to London, he became friends with Winston Churchill, edited the Financial News, The Banker and The Practitioner before being promoted to managing director of the Economist in 1928. He replaced Duff Cooper as Minister of Information on in 1941. He held the post until becoming First Lord of the Admiralty in 1945. Bracken lost his Cabinet post after the 1945 General Election. He was created a viscount in 1952...[Read More] (Bio by: Kieran Smith)
Golders Green Crematorium, Golders Green, Greater London, England
Braden, Bernard b. May 16, 1916 d. February 2, 1993
Entertainer. Born in Vancouver, Canada, he and his wife, Barbary Kelly moved Britain in 1949 and were very soon to become major stars on both radio and television. His first shows were "Starlight Hour", "Johnny Washington" and most importantly "Breakfast with Braden" which first aired in 1950 . It also featured singers Pearl Carr and Benny Lee, Ronald Fletcher and bandleader Nat Temple. In the autumn of 1950, it was turned into an evening programme, "Bedtime with Braden" which was when Barbara...[Read More] (Bio by: Kieran Smith)
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Bresslaw, Bernard b. February 25, 1934 d. June 11, 1993
Actor. Born in Stepney, East-London, he starred in the comedy series "The Army Game" as well as appearences in Hammer horrors. Trained at the Royal Academy of the Dramatic Arts, his most famous roles came in the hugely popular British comedy films the "Carry On's", where he often played the well-meaning buffoon alongside Sid James. (Bio by: Kieran Smith)
Golders Green Crematorium, Golders Green, Greater London, England
Plot: East Central Bed, Section K, Plot E 46591
Brough, Arthur b. February 26, 1905 d. May 28, 1978
English actor. Born Frederick Arthur Baker, he is best known as the crotchety-yet-lovable Ernest Grainger, head of the Men's Department, in the highly-successful BBC comedy, "Are You Being Served?" He was also a regular guest on such British television shows as "Upstairs, Downstairs", "Dad's Army", "Z-Cars", "The Persuaders!", and "Jason King." Brough retired from acting in 1978, shortly after the death of his wife, Elizabeth Addyman, to whom he had been married more than 50 years. He passed...[Read More] (Bio by: JCFHS '38)
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Brown, Teddy d. April 30, 1946
Musician. Born Abraham Himmelband in 1900, he was a popular American entertainer during the 1920s and 1930s. A multi instrumentalist, he was best known for playing the xylophonist, he also was a saxophonist and drummer. He played on Broadway, New York, the Mount Royal Hotel, Montreal and his solo career included extensive touring of the United Kingdom. He died after performing at the Wolverhampton Hippodrome, Birmingham, England. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
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Brown-Synge-Hutchinson, Edward Douglas b. March 6, 1861 d. March 3, 1940
Boer War Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Major in the 14th Hussars, British Army. At Geluk, South Africa, October 13, 1900, Major Brown, seeing that the horse of one of the Sergeants had been shot, under heavy fire he took him up on his horse and carried him three-quarters of a mile to safety. Afterwards he helped a Lieutenant to mount his horse after falling and carried a wounded Lance Corporal out of action to safety. For most prestigious gallantry in the face of the enemy, he...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
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Bruce, Brenda b. July 7, 1918 d. February 19, 1996
British actress. Appeared in "Swallows and Amazons"(1974). (Bio by: Kieran Smith)
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Bruce, Mildred b. November 10, 1895 d. May 21, 1990
Mildred Bruce, nee Mildred Mary Petre, was a record breaker on land, sea and in the air. She drove for 24 hours in a Bentley, at an average speed of 90 MPH. Having purchased an aircraft from a store in Regent Street, London, she flew around the world. She was also a pioneer of in-air refuelling, following a non-stop flight of 55 hours around the Isle of Wight. During the 1930's she set up her own airline company, employing the world's first air stewardess between London and Paris. (Bio by: Kieran Smith)
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Brunner, Sir. John b. May 24, 1865 d. January 16, 1929
Leading British politician. Major donator to several buildings and engineering projects in northern England, including the "Widnes and Runcorn Bridge Company", Brunner was founder of Brunner-Mond which later became the famous chemical firm ICI. (Bio by: Kieran Smith)
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Buchanan, Jack [original burial site] [cremation location] b. April 2, 1891 d. October 20, 1957
Actor, Producer. Renowned for his portrayal of the quintessential Englishman on stage and screen, including starring roles in "The Gangs All Here" (1939), "Penny Serenade" (1941), and "The Band Wagon" (1953). (Bio by: Connie Nisinger)
Cause of death: Cancer of the spine
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Burke, Thomas [cremation location] b. November 30, 1886 d. September 22, 1945
Noted British author, famed for his books on London. Burke was cremated at Golders Green on 26th September, 1945. His ashes were later removed. (Bio by: Kieran Smith)
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Burne-Jones, Philip [cremation location] b. October 2, 1861 d. June 21, 1926
Painter of portraits & figure subjects. Son of painter Edward Coley Burne-Jones, his portraits included such personages as Rayleigh, Kipling & G.F. Watts. His best known painting is A Vampire(1897). He also made some book illustrations. (Bio by: Connie Nisinger)
Cause of death: suicide
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Burton, Pomeroy b. 1869 d. 1947
Sir Pomeroy Burton was one of Britains leading newspaper magnates. He was General Manager of Associated Newspapers. He was one of the leaders who took over the famous "The Times" newspaper in 1908. (Bio by: Kieran Smith)
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Bush, Dr. Alan b. December 22, 1900 d. October 31, 1995
Famed British musical composer and was Professor of Composition at the Royal Academy of Music from 1925 to 1978. His major works came in opera, with such compositions as "Wat Tyler," "The Men of Blackmoor," and "The Sugar Reapers." (Bio by: Kieran Smith)
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Bush, Nancy Rachel b. 1907 d. 1991
Writer and wife of composer Dr. Alan Bush. Wrote several books including a biography of Alan Bush, "Music, Politics and Life." As well as being Alan Bush's wife, she was also his artistic partner and wrote the lyrics of some of his songs and the libretti for three of his full length operas "Wat Tyler," "Men of Blackmoor," and "The Sugar Reapers," as well as three children's operas. She also wrote for other composers, most notably her brother, the musician Michael Head about whom she also wrote...[Read More] (Bio by: Kieran Smith)
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Cardus, Neville b. April 3, 1888 d. February 28, 1975
Sports Journalist. Eminent cricket writer, known for portraits of Lancashire heroes to Ted Wainwright at Shrewsbury School. He served as cricket correspondent and music critic of the Manchester Guardian and Sunday Times. He was awarded a CBE in 1964 and knighted in 1967. On July 3, 1987 John Arlott officially opened the Sir Neville Cardus Press Gallery at the Old Trafford cricket ground. (Bio by: Kieran Smith)
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Plot: Ashes scattered on Lawns of Remembrance
Carlisle, Alexander Montgomery b. July 8, 1854 d. March 9, 1926
Famed Belfast-born shipbuilder, Head Designer and Chief Draughtsman at Harland and Wolff. Responsible for cordinating the designs for the "Titanic" and "Olympic," Carlisle had planned to add additional lifeboats to the ships although White Star rejected these plans. Carlisle did not argue the point presumably because the ships exceeded the Board of Trade regulations with the twenty boats they carried. Alexander Carlisle retired from Harland & Wolff in 1910. He gave evidence at the Board of...[Read More] (Bio by: Kieran Smith)
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Casson, Sir. Lewis b. October 26, 1875 d. May 16, 1969
Actor of stage and film. Casson was married to British actress, Dame Sybil Thorndike from 1908 until his death in 1969, and was the father of Ann, Christopher, John, and Mary Casson. His films are, "Uncle Vanya" (1963), "Shake Hands With The Devil" (1959), "Men Of The Sea" (1951), "The Winslow Boy" (1948), "Sixty Glorious Years" (1938), "South Riding" (1938), "Victoria The Great" (1937), "Calling The Tune" (1936), "Rhodes Of Africa" (1936), "Midshipman Easy" (1935), "Little Friend" (1934), "The...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
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Chapman, John Roy b. May 27, 1927 d. September 3, 2001
Notable British playwright. Started out as a stage playwright, particularly Whitehall farces, with such plays as "Dry Rot"(1958), "Not Now Darling"(1973) and "Simple Spyman"(1958). He later moved into television with productions such as "Are You Being Served?," "Fresh Fields (for which he was awarded an Emmy in 1984), "The Liver Birds" and "Allo Allo!" (Bio by: Kieran Smith)
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Clarence, Oliver b. March 25, 1870 d. October 2, 1955
Actor. Popular British stage and screen figure, he was more commonly known as "O.B. Clarence". He appeared in many film productions from the early part of the 20th century through to the 1940s. Amongst his movies are "A Shot in the Dark" (1933), "Pygmalion"(1938), "Jamaica Inn"(1935), "Old Mother Riley in Business"(1941) and "Great Expectations" (1946). (Bio by: Kieran Smith)
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