Born in Broadheath, near Worcester. First moved to London on his marriage in 1889. A keen early adopting cyclist he often got inspiration from a country ride. On writing "Land of Hope and Glory" he said "I've got a tune that will knock 'em - knock 'em flat! " Died Worcester.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Sir Edward Elgar
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Sir Edward Elgar - Abbey Road Studios
Sir Edward Elgar, composer, 1857 - 1934, opened and recorded in these studios...
Sir Edward Elgar - NW3
Sir Edward Elgar lived in a house on this site, 1911 - 1921. Here he compose...
Sir Edward Elgar - NW3 - gone
The photograph of the plaque is taken from Derek Sumeray's book 'Discovering ...
Sir Edward Elgar - W14
London County Council Sir Edward Elgar, 1857 - 1934, composer, lived here, 18...
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