Background
LYNN, Dame was born on March 20, 1917. Daughter of Bertram Welch and Ann Welch.
LYNN, Dame was born on March 20, 1917. Daughter of Bertram Welch and Ann Welch.
Brampton Road School, East Ham.
Joined singing troupe 1928. Ran dancing school 1932. Broadcast with Joe Loss and joined Charlie Kunz band 1935.
Singer with Ambrose Orchestra 1937-1940, then went solo.
Voted most popular singer in Daily Express competition 1939. Own radio show Sincerely Yours 1941-1947.
Sang to troops abroad during Second World War, named “Forces’ Sweetheart”. Appeared in Applesauce, London 1941.
Post-war radio and television shows and numerous appearances abroad including Denmark, Canada, South Africa and Australia.
Most successful. President Printers’ Charitable Corporation 1980. Honorary Citizen Winnipeg 1974.
Freedom of City of London 1978, Commander.
Married Harry Lewis in 1941.