What is recorded here

The public map records this plaque for George Formby OBE (1904-1961). Its recorded inscription reads: A musical entertainer and comedian, he bought Cintra from tenor Joseph Locke in 1953. The house was renamed Beryldene, after his wife and he lived here until his death aged 56 in 1961.

George Formby OBE was a renowned British comedian and musician known for his ukulele playing and comic performances; he resided at Beryldene from 1953 until his death, leaving behind a legacy of popular entertainment that significantly influenced mid-20th century British culture.

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