Virtuoso violist. Born in West Hartlepool. Initially he studied the violin in Leipzig and at the Royal Academy of Music, London. He was encouraged to take up the viola instead, and rapidly became one its best known exponents. Many composers including Arnold Bax, Gustav Holst and William Walton wrote pieces for him. Appointed C.B.E. in 1950. Died at his home 42 Marryat Road, Wimbledon.
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Lionel Tertis
This cast-iron roundel is one of 22 - see Bowler's page for more details. Th...
Lionel Tertis, 1876 - 1975, viola soloist, lived in a flat here 1961 - 1975. ...
Music hall comedian, singer and musical theatre actor. Born at St Ann's Villas where the plaque now is, to a French father and Welsh mother. Married Florence, daughter of George Leybourne. His ful...
Actor-manager, song-and-dance entertainer. Born Helensburgh near Glasgow. Died in the Middlesex Hospital. His ashes were scattered from the deck of a Cunard Liner in recognition of his 50+ trans...
Recording studios. Many famous musicians worked here including David Bowie, the Bee Gees, Elton John and the Rolling Stones.
Composer, singer and actor-manager. Born David Ivor Davies in Cardiff. Wrote 'Keep the Home Fires Burning', a big success in WW1. Appeared in over 20 movies. Worked at Gainsborough Film Studios. Br...
