Plaque

Herbert Howells

Erection date: 14/1/2011

Inscription

Herbert Howells, 1892 - 1983, composer and teacher lived here 1946 - 1983. English Heritage

Site: Herbert Howells (1 memorial)

SW13, Beverley Close, 3

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

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Herbert Howells

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Herbert Howells

Composer. Born Herbert Norman Howells at High Street, Lydney, Gloucestershire...

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