Plaque

Percy Grainger

Inscription

Percy Grainger, 1882 - 1961, Australian composer, folklorist and pianist, lived here.
Greater London Council

Grainger lived at this address, 1908 - 1914, while pursuing his career as a concert pianist and private teacher.

Site: Percy Grainger (1 memorial)

SW3, King’s Road, 31

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

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