George Major, the Pearly King of Peckham, died at 88. Known for dazzling suits and Cockney rhyming slang, he symbolized working-class East London charity traditions. NPR recalls a memorable, confusing 2016 interview and his vibrant funeral.
Pearly King of Peckham George Major Dies at 88
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