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Dot Fraser (centre), her husband Noel (left) and ukulele expert Max Perryment (right) - Credit: Polly Hancock The face of a renowned Camden shop who “transformed” the lives of local musicians has died from a stroke aged 66.   Dot Fraser, who ran Dots Music Shop in St Pancras Way, was a professional musician and teacher who worked at primary schools in Hampstead and Kentish Town. Described as a “one-off”, tributes have been paid to her generosity, gratitude and sense of humour – and h...