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Freddie Mercury memorial to be unveiled

Posted by Ed Saunt on Oct 9, 09 04:04 PM in People

A Hollywood-style star will be unveiled in Feltham next month in memory of former resident Freddie Mercury.

The memorial to the former Queen frontman, situated outside the library at The Centre, in Feltham High Street, will be officially unveiled on November 24.

The rock legend, who died in 1991, came to Feltham from Zanzibar with his family in 1964, when he was 17. He lived in Gladstone Avenue and studied at Isleworth Polytechnic, which is now West Thames College.

Councillor Paul Jabbal, chairman of the local committee which arranged for the memorial, said: "I am delighted that at last we are honouring Freddie Mercury's memory and his achievements with a permanent memorial.

"As well as celebrating his life and success, it can serve as a reminder to local people that it doesn't matter where you come from, if you work hard you can succeed in whatever you do.

"I'm looking forward to welcoming his family, friends and some band members to Feltham to show how proud we are to be associated with such a legendary artist."

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