Manchester in Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Les Dawson
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 14, 2026
1. Les Dawson Marker
1932–1993
Comedian, Author and Water Rat
Erected 1999 by Comic Heritage.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.
Location. 53° 28.498′ N, 2° 14.475′ W. Marker is in Manchester, England, in Greater Manchester. It is on Oxford Street north of Whitworth Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 Oxford Street, Manchester, England M1 6ET, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North West England. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Palace Theatre Manchester (here, next to this marker); Little Ireland (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); James (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); All Saints Church
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1. Blue award for Les Dawson (The Guardian, 8 Aug 1999).
A blue plaque to honour the Manchester-born comedian Les Dawson was unveiled yesterday at the city's Palace theatre. The tribute to the exponent of the mother-in-law joke and former host of BBC1's Blankety Blank was unveiled by his close friend and comedy partner Roy Barraclough - Coronation Street's Alec Gilroy.(Submitted on November 3, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
2. The Many Faces of Les Dawson (BBC) (YouTube). (Submitted on November 3, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 14, 2026
2. Les Dawson Marker
This plaque is one of two affixed to the entrance to the Palace Theatre. This plaque is located to the left of the marquee.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
