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Peter Cook plaque

Commemorative plaque

Why this matters

Peter Cook was a prominent British satirist and comedian, known for founding the magazine Private Eye and pioneering the comedy movement beyond the Frost Report. His involvement as a chairman of Torquay United's Junior Supporters Club highlights his community engagement and passion for football.

What is recorded here

This commemorative plaque records: Lifetime supporter of Torquay United Peter Cook (1937-1995) Writer, comedian, founder of Private Eye and one-time chairman of the Gulls' Junior Supporters Club. "He wore his yellow scarf with pride" Recorded plaque organisation: Torbay Civic Society.
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