It was created to meet the demands for innovative music and sound effects for radio and television. It is most famous for producing the original theme tune to 'Doctor Who', and was also responsible for the intestinal noises of Major Bloodnok in the 'Goon Show'.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Maida Vale Studios, home of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the Radiophonic Wo...
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D.J. and music producer. Born as Trevor Beresford Romeo in Hornsey. He founded the group Soul II Soul and has produced for many musicians and singers.
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Musician and singer-songwriter. Born as Charles Hardin Holley in Lubbock, Texas. With his backing group The Crickets, he achieved considerable pop chart success with songs such as 'That'll be the D...
Co-churchwarden of Mary Abbots Church, Kensington, June 1879.
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Statue unveiled by Prince Michael of Kent, as Patron of the Peter the Great Tercentenary Committee. The Russian inscription is on mottle...
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