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An exterior of Clockwork Studios on Southwell Rd, in Brixton, south London, on 11th February 2021, in London, England. Clockwork Studios currently houses over 20 diverse independent art businesses but once accomodated comedians and clock makers. At the turn of the 20th century the “Fun Factory”, as it was then known, was home to Fred Karno’s Vaudeville theatre group. Silent movie stars 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. Also, while still young, future British Prime Minister, John Major lived a few streets away. (Photo by Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images)

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An exterior of Clockwork Studios on Southwell Rd, in Brixton, south London, on 11th February 2021, in London, England. Clockwork Studios currently houses over 20 diverse independent art businesses but once accomodated comedians and clock makers. At the turn of the 20th century the “Fun Factory”, as it was then known, was home to Fred Karno’s Vaudeville theatre group. Silent movie stars 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. Also, while still young, future British Prime Minister, John Major lived a few streets away. (Photo by Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images)
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