Musical composer. Born Dublin (in a street which is now named after him). Wrote English-language operas the most successful being 'The Bohemian Girl'. In 1864 moved from Seymour Street to Hertfordshire where he died.
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Michael William Balfe
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Michael Balfe
L.C.C. 1911 Michael William Balfe (1808 - 1870), musical composer, lived here.
Other Subjects
Johann Strauss, senior
Founder of the Strauss dynasty of Viennese light music composers. He composed 'Radetzky March', amongst others.
1 memorial
George Melly
Jazz and blues singer and writer. Born Liverpool. Died at home in London.
1 memorial
Carl Maria von Weber
Born Eutin, Germany, died London, from tuberculosis. A sick man he came to London to write the English opera Oberon which received an enthusiastic reception at Covent Garden in April 1826.
2 memorials
2i's coffee bar
Birthplace of British rock 'n roll and the popular music industry. Mickie Most started as a singing waiter here. Owen Adams provides a huge amount of information.
1 memorial
Jenny Lind
Singer. Born Johanna Maria Lind at 40 Mästersamuelsgränd, Stockholm. Her operatic fame began when she sang the role of Agathe in Der Freischütz. She was appointed court singer and made a member of ...
1 memorial
Previously viewed
1 memorial
WW1 bomb
WC2, Stone Buildings, 10
Some of the "other material damage" can be seen in the pock-marks in the stone wall behind the plaque.
1 subject commemorated
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
1 memorial
Alexander McQueen
N5, Aberdeen Road, 11
Lee Alexander McQueen, 1969 - 2010, fashion designer, lived here from 2001 - 2005. London Borough of Islington Islington People's Plaque
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
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