In mother-of-pearl suits, the Pearly Kings once canvassed East London to raise money for charity.
The most famous one, George Major, died in August.
Lauren Frayer looks back at this larger-than-life figure and the Pearly King tradition, and recalls what a Pearly King taught her about Cockney rhyming slang and East London history.
(Image credit: Tony Kershaw)
Source: npr.org
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