Jack Judge blue plaque

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.

Jack Judge was a British comedian, singer, and composer born in Oldbury; he is best remembered for writing "It's a Long, Long Way to Tipperary," which became the most popular marching song during the First World War.