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James Hall (writer)

Writer and journalist. James Hall started the campaign to commemorate the first recording studio after he chanced upon it while researching his novel, The Industry Of Human Happiness, set in the early days of the music business.

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James Hall (writer)

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Europe's first disc recording studio

Queen's drummer Roger Taylor unveiled the plaque.

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Henry Blackburn

Henry Blackburn

Editor of 'London Society', ‘an illustrated magazine of light and amusing literature’. He was close friends with Randolph Caldecott whose illustrations often appeared in his publications.

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Carlos Castello Branco

Carlos Castello Branco

Brazilian journalist. Following discussions with our Iberian consultant, Julie Nauman, we have assumed that Brazil adopts the Portuguese naming conventions, which makes "Castello Branco" the surn...

Person, Journalism / Publishing, Brazil

1 memorial
James "Bronterre" O'Brien

James "Bronterre" O'Brien

Democrat & chartist. Born County Longford, Ireland. Bronterre was initially a pseudonym but he later adopted it as his middle name. A child prodigy, he fell short of his early promise and died ...

Person, Journalism / Publishing, Politics & Administration, Ireland

1 memorial
Tassaduq Ahmed

Tassaduq Ahmed

Born in Assam. He came to London in 1952, founded the Pakistan Welfare Association, and became a leading organiser of the fledgling Bengali language movement. He set up Desher Dak (Call To Land), t...

Person, Community / Clubs, Food & Drink, Journalism / Publishing, Indian Sub-continent

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Novello family

Novello family

Musicians, singers and music publishers. Occupied 69 Meard Street, 1834-1898. Father Vincent born 1781. Not related to Ivor.  The publishing company is now part of the Music Sales Group. Had print...

Group, Journalism / Publishing, Music / songs

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