Singer, Born Sussex. At over 6 foot she had an impressive stage presence, as a recitalist and concert singer. She also made some gramophone recordings. Died North Stoke, Oxfordshire.
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Dame Clara Butt
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Clara Butt
Dame Clara Butt, 1873 - 1936, singer, lived here, 1901 - 1929. Greater London...
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John Irving
Role on the lost expedition: Officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
Queen Mother statue
SW1, The Mall
She died aged 101 but here she is shown aged 51, the age she was widowed, wearing the robes of the Order of the Garter. 9 ft 6 ins, bronz...
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