Teacher and pianist. Born Clapham. 1903 he published "The Act of Touch" a book on piano playing technique and learning. This and other books and his Tobias Matthay Pianoforte School in Oxford Street and then in Wimpole Street made him extremely influential in the piano world. Died at his country home near Haslemere.
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Tobias Matthay
Tobias Matthay, 1858 - 1945, teacher and pianist, lived here. Greater London ...
Christ Church itself was built in 1839 and quickly established its Sunday School, initially only for boys and in rented premises in Flood Street. Then Lord Cadogan donated the land directly opposit...
The Queen's college site is a lively site and provides some history. Catherine Mansfield was a student at Queen's College. 'My college life, which is such a vivid and detailed memory in one way, ...
Established by . From AIM: The Polytechnic Institution was opened in August 1838 to provide the public with (in the words of its prospectus of 1837) 'a practical knowledge of the various arts and b...
In 1877 a ragged school was set up by Dr Barnardo at 46-50 Copperfield Road, E3, in a group of three canal-side warehouses. The school closed in 1908 when there were enough schools in the area run...
This statue original had figures representing Temperance, Peace, Fortitude and Charity but they were stolen in 1979.
Sir Henry Cooper OBE KSG, 1934 - 2011, heavyweight boxer, British, European & Commonwealth champion lived here, 1942 - 1960. London B...
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