Plaque

John McCormack

Erection date: /8/2005

Inscription

John McCormack, 1884 - 1945, lyric tenor, lived here, 1908 - 1913.
English Heritage 

Site: John McCormack (1 memorial)

NW3, Ferncroft Avenue, 24

Credit for this entry to: John Hartley

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John McCormack

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John McCormack

Lyrical tenor. Born Athlone, Ireland. Died at his home overlooking Dublin bay.

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