Vesta Tilley (1864-1952), born Matilda Alice Powles, music hall actress whose speciality was male impersonations. During the First World War, she earned the nickname, 'Britain's best recruiting sergeant,' with a number of patriotic war songs she performed at various shows and revues. She is pictured on the front cover of The Tatler in the role of Tommy home from the front at the London Coliseum where she delighted audiences with the song, 'Six Days Home on Leave.' The Tatler confirms tha

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Vesta Tilley (1864-1952), born Matilda Alice Powles, music hall actress whose speciality was male impersonations. During the First World War, she earned the nickname, 'Britain's best recruiting sergeant,' with a number of patriotic war songs she performed at various shows and revues. She is pictured on the front cover of The Tatler in the role of Tommy home from the front at the London Coliseum where she delighted audiences with the song, 'Six Days Home on Leave.' The Tatler confirms tha

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