Spinningfields in Manchester in Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Norman Evans

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 14, 2026

1. Norman Evans Marker

Inscription. Norman Evans
1901–1962
Comedian and Water Rat

Erected 1999 by Comic Heritage.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 53° 28.722′ N, 2° 15.074′ W. Marker is in Manchester, England, in Greater Manchester. It is in Spinningfields. It is on Quay Street west of Byrom Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Quay Street, Manchester, England M3 3HP, 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: Sir Harry Secombe C.B.E. (here, next to this marker); Roy Castle OBE (here, next to this marker); The Together Trust (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Edward Frankland PhD FRS / Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe BA PhD FRS

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Richard Cobden / Owens College (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Edward Stuart (within shouting distance of this marker); St. John’s Church Memorial (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Castlefield (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manchester.

Also see . . . Norman Evans (Wikipedia).

Norman Evans (11 June 1901 – 25 November 1962) was an English stage and radio comedian, best remembered for his sketches and programmes entitled "Over the Garden Wall".

(Submitted on November 7, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. blue plaque

Manchester Opera House Theatre image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 14, 2026

2. Manchester Opera House Theatre

The plaque is one of three located to the right of the theatre marquee.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.