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More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
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Vesta Tilley
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(Matilda Powles, 1864–1952) The greatest of the male impersonators in the *music hall. Her petite feminine charm in gentleman's attire proved irresistible in such numbers as *Burlington Bertie, and she became an unofficial part of the nation's recruiting drive in World War I when she performed in uniform such numbers as Jolly good luck to the girl who loves a sailor and (The army of today's all right.
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