Plaque

Béla Bartók

Erection date: 1997

Inscription

English Heritage
Béla Bartók, 1881-1945, Hungarian composer stayed here when performing in London.

Plaque unveiled by David Mellor and Felix Aprahamian.

Site: Béla Bartók (1 memorial)

SW7, Sydney Place, 7

When in London, 1922-37, Bartok always stayed here with Sir Duncan and Lady Wilson.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Bela Bartok

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