Plaque

Clara Butt

Inscription

Dame Clara Butt, 1873 - 1936, singer, lived here, 1901 - 1929.
Greater London Council

Site: Clara Butt (1 memorial)

NW3, Harley Road, 7

Butt lived here with her husband, the singer Robert Rumford, and their children.

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Clara Butt

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Dame Clara Butt

Singer, Born Sussex.  At over 6 foot she had an impressive stage presence, as...

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Clara Butt

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Greater London Council

Replaced the LCC. The GLC was abolished, some say, because Mrs Thatcher could...

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