Bust: Morley mosaics - WBR - Lilian Baylis
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Lilian Baylis, born 1874.
A niece of Emma Cons, Lilian flourished as a theatrical producer who revived the Old Vic Theatre and Sadlers Wells Theatre, as well as founding the fore runners of English National Opera, the National Theatre and The Royal Ballet.
Artist: Silvie Jacobi
By Southbank Mosaics
Arts Council of England
Site: Morley mosaics - Westminster Bridge Road (4 memorials)
SE1, Westminster Bridge Road, Morley College
Left to right: Cons, Martineau, Hubback, Baylis. In our photo the pedestrian has just walked past Baylis.
These mosaics are on the Maufe 1937 extension to Morley College, all that remains of the pre-WW2 buildings.
See the other 10 portrait mosaics on the King Edward Walk side of the college - see there for more information.
