Douglas Byng. Photograph, 1962.

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<p>The following description was provided by James Gardiner: "'Fan photo' of the comic actor and celebrated pantomime Dame, Douglas Byng. Byng lived in an era when one did not publicise one's homosexuality, but in his case it was an open secret which he never denied".</p>

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Douglas Byng. Photograph, 1962.

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