Maidenhead in Berkshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Diana Dors
1931 - 1984
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, April 10, 2023
1. Diana Dors Marker
English Actress
opened the popular "El Tucan" café here in 1955. A toucan sculpture was commissioned by Shanly Homes in 2020 and created by father and son artists Brian and George Fell.
Erected 2020 by Shanly Homes.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.
Location. 51° 31.389′ N, 0° 43.025′ W. Marker is in Maidenhead, England, in Berkshire. Marker is on High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 High St, Maidenhead, England SL6 1QJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chapel Arches (a few steps from this marker); Royal Stag (a few steps from this marker); Prize Pig (within shouting distance of this marker); Maidenhead Town Centre (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Greyhound Inn (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); York Road Football Ground (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Maidenhead Bridge (approx. one kilometer away); Maidenhead Floods 1947 (approx. one kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maidenhead.
Also see . . . Diana Dors - Local Historical Figure.
Excerpt:(Submitted on April 15, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England.)
"Her screen career never really took off and her Rank contract lapsed in 1950. As with her most famous American counterpart, Marilyn Monroe, any possible acting talent was deliberately marginalised by a ruthless publicitymachine mainly interested in the promotion of glamour, sex appeal and scandal. Her long platinum-blonde hair, full-lipped pout and pneumatic curves were fully exploited by her first publicist - Dennis Hamilton, the man she married in 1951."
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Photographed By Stephen Palmer, September 3, 2023
2. Toucan Sculpture
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, April 10, 2023
3. Diana Dors Marker
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, April 10, 2023
4. Diana Dors Marker
The sculpture referred to is above the "Cafe Bar" sign
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 15, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. 2. submitted on September 3, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. 3, 4. submitted on April 15, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
