Plaque

Sir Edward Elgar - W14

Erection date: 1962

Inscription

London County Council
Sir Edward Elgar, 1857 - 1934, composer, lived here, 1890 - 1891.

Site: Sir Edward Elgar - W14 (1 memorial)

W14, Avonmore Road, 51

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

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Sir Edward Elgar - W14

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Sir Edward Elgar

Born in Broadheath, near Worcester.  First moved to London on his marriage in...

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Sir Edward Elgar - W14

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London County Council

Prior to the LCC London matters were run by church parishes. The LCC was the ...

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