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Linda Lewis Honoured with Blue Plaque

Singer Linda Lewis’ legacy celebrated with a Chiswick blue plaque unveiling, reports Neandra Etienne.

Linda Lewis with her siblings
Photo: Linda Lewis’ siblings ©Michelle Fredericks
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Singer and songwriter Linda Lewis’ Nubian Jak Community Trust blue plaque was unveiled by Linda’s family for her birthday on 27 September 2024 in Chiswick. 

Linda was born in Finch Road, E16, attended St Joachim’s Catholic Primary School on Shipman Road and St Angela’s Ursuline School in Forest Gate. Linda and her band performed at the open street party to celebrate West Ham’s 1975 FA Cup win. She also opened the Newham show in 1977. 

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