What is recorded here

This blue commemorative plaque records: Durlston Court Hotel was the childhood home of comedian Tony Hancock. His family moved here from the Railway Hotel, Holdenhurst Road. Tony's first engagement was entertaining the troops at The Sacred Heart Church on Richmond Hill Recorded plaque organisation: Bournemouth Borough Council.

Tony Hancock (1924-1968) was a British comedian and actor, best known for his role in the radio and television series "Hancock's Half Hour," which helped define post-war British comedy. He is remembered for his unique blend of self-deprecating humor and everyman persona that resonated with audiences during the 1950s and 1960s.

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