Plaque

Bert Ambrose

Erection date: 1/9/2005

Inscription

English Heritage
Bert Ambrose, c.1896 - 1971, dance band leader, lived and played here, 1927 - 1940.

When the May Fair Hotel opened in 1927 Ambrose took a job as band leader that included a flat at the hotel which he retained even when he no longer worked there.

Site: Bert Ambrose & May Fair Hotel (2 memorials)

W1, Stratton Street, May Fair Hotel

The brown plaque is inside the hotel lobby.   Don’t be put off by the doorman – he watched our bike for us while we popped in for the photo.

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Bert Ambrose

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Bert Ambrose

Dance band leader. Thought to have been raised in Stamford Hill. Toured Bri...

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