Observing the heavens. That’s what Will Hay did from his home here at 45 The Chase. This modest house in Norbury holds a piece of comedic and astronomical history. The Will Hay Blue Plaque marks the spot where the beloved comic actor and amateur astronomer lived from 1927 to 1934. Will Hay wasn’t just a funny man on stage and screen. He had a serious passion for the stars. He even built an observatory in his garden. It was from this very spot that Hay made a significant discovery in 1933. He observed the Great White Spot on Saturn. This observation cemented his place in astronomical history, alongside his comedic achievements in films like “Oh, Mr. Porter!”. The Will Hay blue plaque serves as a reminder of a man who embraced both laughter and the cosmos. He brought joy to audiences and expanded our understanding of the universe. This plaque honors a unique individual. Will Hay a man who found humor in the everyday and wonder in the vast expanse of space.
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