Music hall star Marie Lloyd made her own costumes, using skills she’d learned from her mother. 10 things you might not know about her.

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12 February: Marie Lloyd

Born this day in 1870 was Marie Lloyd, English music hall singer and comedienne. 10 facts about her. Her real name was Matilda Ali...

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Oh, Mr Sunak what shall I do?
I want to go to Manchester
But I cannot get to Crewe.
Take me back to London
As quickly as you can
What! The High Speed Train doesn't go to London either?
What a silly man.

With apologies to George and Thomas Lebrunn who wrote "Oh, Mr Porter" and Marie Lloyd who sang it.

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