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This blue commemorative plaque records: 1872-1938 John Thomas 'Jack' Judge was born in Low Town and lived in Oldbury. He sold fish from a stall in front of The Junction before achieving fame as a comedian, singer and composer. In 1912 he wrote and first performed It's a Long, Long Way to Tipperary the most popular marching song of the First World War. Recorded plaque organisation: Oldbury Local History Group.

From the Open Plaques record 40134

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