The Free Independent Republic Of Frestonia
British actor Actor David Rappaport (1951 - 1990) poses as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Frestonia, London, 2nd November 1977. Frestonia is the name adopted by the residents of Freston Road, Notting Hill, as they attempt to gain independence from the United Kingdom. (Photo by Aubrey Hart/Evening Standard/Getty Images)