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

Sir Harry Secombe C.B.E.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 14, 2026

1. Sir Harry Secombe C.B.E. Marker

Inscription. Sir Harry Secombe C.B.E.
1921–2001
Goon, Comedian and Singer

Erected 2003 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 1921.

Location. 53° 28.722′ N, 2° 15.074′ W. Marker is in Manchester, England, in Greater Manchester. It is in Spinningfields. It is at the intersection of Quay Street and Byrom Street, on the left when traveling west on Quay Street. 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: Norman Evans (here, next to this marker); Roy Castle OBE (here, next to this marker); The Together Trust (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Sir Edward Frankland PhD FRS / Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe BA PhD FRS (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 . . . Sir Harry: The ultimate entertainer (BBC News).

It was in 1951 that he and Spike Milligan, whom he had met in the Army, together with two other ex-servicemen, Peter Sellers and Michael Bentine, launched the radio series that was to become The Goon Show. Sir Harry's main contribution was Neddy Seagoon, the boisterous character famous for his raspberry blowing.

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

Opera House Manchester image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 14, 2026

2. Opera House Manchester

The plaque is one of three located next to the marquee at the Manchester Opera House Theatre.

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 4 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.