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.
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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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Sir Eugene Goossens
Composer and conductor. Born Eugene Aynsley Goossens in Rochester Square, Camden Town. Son of Eugene Goossens. Studied in London and Bruges and became associate conductor to Sir Thomas Beecham. He ...
1 memorial
Olive Christian Malvery
Born in Lahore in the Punjab to parents of European and Indian ancestry, Thomas Barber Malvery and Jessie Anderson. She came to London in 1900 and trained as a singer at The Royal College of Music....
Person, Journalism / Publishing, Music / songs, Philanthropy, India
1 memorial
Ian McLagan
Keyboard instrumentalist. He played in various bands, before replacing Jimmy Winston in Small Faces. He went on to perform with many other artists, before moving to Austin, Texas. Died in the Unive...
1 memorial
Gargoyle Club
From 1928 – 1978 at 69 Dean Street. Renowned for its mirrored interiors and works of art by Matisse. Its many famous members included the Duke of Windsor, Tallulah Bankhead, Fred Astaire and Dyla...
1 memorial
Sir Robert Mayer
Born in Germany. Click on external site for more information.
1 memorial
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85,000 Canadian personnel served in 48 RCAF Squadrons and with numerous RAF units. In all, 14,455 Canadian airmen made the supreme sacrifice while serving overseas.
2 memorials
1 memorial
Mychael Barratt
Painter and printmaker. Born Canada c.1960. Based in London since 1984. Personal website.
1 memorial
1 memorial
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