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Simpson's-in-the-Strand: A Culinary Legacy of Clowns

4/18/2026

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  • The article recalls Simpson's-in-the-Strand in London as a dining spot once favored by clowns Charlie Chaplin and Max Wall.
  • The author recalls dining with Max Wall at Simpson's, where he favored roast leg of lamb and treacle pudding.
  • The piece links the 1990 incident involving Max Wall, who fell on the stairs and died later in hospital, to the restaurant's legacy and its significance in British culture.