Bandleader. Born in Peckham, he studied at Trinity College of Music. In 1932 he became leader of the BBC Dance Orchestra, and his weekly radio programme drew huge audiences. He always concluded his show with 'Here's to the Next Time', which became his signature tune. His recording of the 'Teddy Bears' Picnic' sold over a million copies. Died in Eastbourne.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Henry Hall
Henry Hall, 1898 - 1989, dance band leader and broadcaster, lived here 1932 -...
Henry Hall, 1898 - 1989, dance band director and impresario pioneer of BBC po...
Lyrical tenor. Born Athlone, Ireland. Died at his home overlooking Dublin bay.
Music Company. Their activity is recorded as supporting activities to performing arts.
Jazz saxophonist and nightclub owner, the club being Ronnie Scott's. Born the Mothers' Home, 396 Commercial Road, Stepney. Often lonely and depressed. Dental problems, which meant he could not p...
Conductor and composer. The first British-born career conductor. Born in London. He founded the promenade concerts in 1895 at the Queen's Hall. When this was destroyed in the Blitz the concerts ...
Singer. Born Patricia Jacqueline Sibley at 39 Coleman Road, Camberwell. She was singing on the radio at the age of twelve and had a recording contract when she was fifteen. Achieved huge fame in WW...
It is thought that the rather exotic trees, Australian bottlebrush, in this road are a nod to the Antipodean connection.
On this site there used to be a sister hotel to Hotel Russell, also designed by Charles Fitzroy Doll and erected in 1898. It was demolish...
