A director of Jermyn Street’s famous Tramp nightclub, affable Brian Crawford trained at Kensington’s Royal Garden Hotel and also worked at the Dome and Acanthus in Edinburgh. A charming gent, Crawford kept company with stars such as Michael Caine, Elton John and Rod Stewart but loved to spend weekends with his mother in North Berwick as much nights in the fine company of Cheryl Howard at Blakes Hotel in South Kensington. He and his “naughty sense of humour” will be missed by many.
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Sad to hear this news. He always brought laughter wherever he went.
He always brought a smile to my face. RIP Brian.
Never heard of him. Should I have?
Gillian, how unkind and utterly insensitive to those who have lost him.
God bless one of a kind!! R.I.P x
I was so fortunate to meet him . Always smiling . What a beautiful manners. What a brave attitude when facing difficult times. . I will miss you Mr Crawford.. Love forever. Luz.
I know you will be annoyed at me but …. I am crying , I will so miss you and all your ” ideas ” for our Dome christmas decor , it just won’t be the same without you . You inspired me to achieve things I never thought I could , and for that I say ” thank you ” so very, very much . I will miss you truly I will . Much love Liz X
The Dome lost its soul… And we lots You… Miss you Brian :,(
I loved working with you Brian and I loved your sense of pure mischief , I’ll miss you x
A man of pure perfection and positive attitude.God bless you so sadly missed ,a star that shone so bright all our love Steve head Chef from the old school ,acanthus. And Susan and family . We did have some good times and laughed so hard we cried x
A much loved and respected gentleman who will be sadly missed by those who were fortunate to share in his laughter, great sense of humour and style. Bless x
a very dear and beloved nephew xx
1977 – Royal Garden Hotel and ever after. God bless.
Sandra
Brian,
You will be sadly missed , and never forgotten. A gentleman in every way.
John Black (head doorman in Acanthus)
mr/crawford i worked for you at TRAMP ,you were always as a director faif and just and respect and very profitional ,when i had my problem with the general manger ,you dealt with it very fairly ,am realy sorry to lose a man like you.
Retired London Cab Driver. Picked Brian up many many times from Blake’s to Germin St .Charming punter (not bad tipper either). Loved Cheryl!