Sam Mussabini’s Blue Plaque is unveiled

Sam Mussabini – the Chariots of Fire coach is honoured with a blue plaque on Burbage Rd, his former home overlooking the Herne Hill Velodrome.

Mussabini (1867-1927), an athletics coach was a pioneer in both professional and amateur sport in Britain. Lord Terrence Higgins and actor Ben Cross unveil the plaque in a ceremony including stories of the man behind 11 olympic medals


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Amanda is a local musician, DJ and Dulwich mum, often found leading a class of young school children round the gallery by day, djing and singing her own ambient songs next to the Gainsborough’s at night (monthly Lates). Dj-ing includes memorable parties at the BBC from Bruce Forsythe’s 80th and Sports Relief, Design launches in the West End, to local birthday parties and weddings. She is also a Dulwich festival regular performer (Goose Green fair) and the Big Chill festival.
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