Cynthia Payne

Cynthia Payne (December 24, 1932 in Bognor Regis, England) was a renowned British madam who made the headlines in the 1970s and 1980s for her brothel at 32 Ambleside Avenue, in Streatham, in the south-west of London.

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December 24 - 1932 - Bognor Regis - England - Madam - 1970s - 1980s - Brothel - Streatham - London

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There have been two films made that are loosely based on her life. Wish You Were Here, about her childhood, and Personal Services about her adult life, leading to her 1978 conviction for running "the biggest disorderly house in history, for which she was sent to prison for 18 months. This was reduced to six months on appeal."

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Wish You Were Here - Personal Services - 1978

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Her parties were famous for giving Luncheon Vouchers to party goers, who exchanged the luncheon voucher with the prostitutes. She used to charge £25, which included food, drink and sex.

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Luncheon Vouchers - Prostitutes

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