SOUTHWELL ROAD

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SOUTHWELL ROAD

Postby Sean.Byrne » Tue Jan 14, 2020 4:32 am

Clockwork Studios at 38 Southwell Road has metamorphosed several times, accommodating comedians, then clock makers and now artists.

At the turn of the 20th century the “Fun Factory”, as it was then known, was home to Fred Karno’s Vaudeville theatre group. Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel, two of Karno’s most notable performers would have spent many hours there rehearsing. The Music Hall Guild of Great Britain and America recently fixed a commemorative blue plaque next to the main door to remember the comedy impresario Fred Karno.

In 1985 Noel and Margy Perkins bought the building with the artist community in mind. Clockwork Studios currently houses over 20 diverse independent art business.
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Clockwork Studios 1907
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Clockwork studios 2008

Sean.Byrne
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Re: SOUTHWELL ROAD

Postby Sean.Byrne » Tue Jan 14, 2020 4:36 am

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52-54 Southwell Road 1970
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56-58 Southwell Road 1970


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