What a Pearly King taught me about Cockney rhyming slang and East London history
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George Major, the most famous Pearly King known for wearing traditional mother-of-pearl suits while canvassing East London for charity, died in August. Pearly Kings are larger-than-life figures historically associated with East London history and Cockney culture.
Coverage of Major's passing serves as an occasion to examine the enduring tradition of the Pearly Kings and their historic role in community fundraising, as well as their connection to Cockney rhyming slang.
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hppr.orgFocuses broadly on the cultural intersection of Pearly Kings, rhyming slang, and local history.
NPR WorldHighlights the August death of prominent figure George Major and the charitable tradition of mother-of-pearl suits.
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