From the Kentish Mercury, 1938, an advert for an appearance by legendary American jazz pianist Fats Waller at the New Cross Empire (on corner of New X Road & Watson St - now demolished), described here as 'The World's Greatest Rhythm Pianist and Master of Swing'. Waller learnt his trade in the rent parties of Harlem, and is famous for songs such as 'Ain't Misbehavin''.
Mike Guilfoyle commemorative bench
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On 15th March 2024, the commemorative bench for MIke Guilfoyle was welcomed
to a spot overlooking the Ladywell Heroes Corner. Mike's widow, Nana
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