Composer, conductor, theatre director and John Wayne look-alike. Born Germany. Came to London in 1839, heavily in debt. Stayed at 23-25 Old Compton Street where he begun the Flying Dutchman, inspired by the rough crossing he had just endured.
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Richard Wagner
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Edward Dannreuther
Edward Dannreuther, musician, 1844 - 1905, lived here 1873 - 1894. Host to Ri...
Spirit of Soho Mural
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Albert Chevalier
Music hall comedian, singer and musical theatre actor. Born at St Ann's Villas where the plaque now is, to a French father and Welsh mother. Married Florence, daughter of George Leybourne. His ful...
1 memorial
Welton Anthony McIntosh
We could not initially identify the artiste who is commemorated as Welton McIntosh on the Mellow Mix Studios plaque at Hackney Picture House, Mare Street, London, E8, however, our colleague, Andrew...
1 memorial
BBC Music Day
A UK-wide annual celebration of music that aims to unite communities and generations through their love of music. In 2017 in conjunction with the British Plaque Trust, 47 plaques celebrating a wide...
4 memorials
John McCormack
Lyrical tenor. Born Athlone, Ireland. Died at his home overlooking Dublin bay.
1 memorial
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Laurence Cowen
Scriptwriter, playwright, film and theatre director, and author. Born Laurence Cohen and also wrote as Lesser Columbus. Born Hull, or Newcastle-upon-Tyne (sources differ). Died Hampstead. Married t...
1 memorial
1 memorial
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