Conductor and composer. Born New York City but lived in the UK from1961. He wrote music for more than 100 television programmes, but is best known for creating music to accompany silent films, such as Abel Gance's epic Napoléon (1927). Died Oxford.
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Ruthie Henshall
Actor, dancer and singer. Born in Bromley as Valentine Ruth Henshall. She has appeared in many west end productions, including 'Cats', 'Chicago' and 'Les Miserables'. Nominated five times for an Ol...
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The Red Flag
A socialist song, written by Jim Connell. (supposedly on a train journey between Charing Cross and New Cross). It is the anthem of the British Labour Party, and is usually sung at the end of their ...
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Marc Bolan
Singer and guitarist in his band T.Rex. Born as Mark Feld at Hackney General Hospital on 30th September 1947 and grew up at 25 Stoke Newington Common. As a young teenager worked on the counter at t...
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Percy Grainger
Composer and pianist, collector and arranger of folk music. Born Brighton, Melbourne, Australia. In London 1901 – 14. Very close relationship with his mother, some thought too close. Financed a...
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