Inscription
Conductor Laureate, Hallé Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli, C. H., 1899 - 1970, was born here.
Site: Sir John Barbirolli - Southampton Row (1 memorial)
WC1, Southampton Row, Bloomsbury Park Hotel
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Sir John Barbirolli - Southampton Row
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Sir John Barbirolli, C. H.
Conductor Laureate, Hallé Orchestra, and cellist. Born Southampton Row, as G...
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Sir John Barbirolli - Southampton Row
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