Plaque

Gustav Holst

Erection date: 2004

Inscription

Gustav Holst, 1874 - 1934, composer, wrote The Planets and taught here.
English Heritage 

Site: Gustav Holst (1 memorial)

W6, Brook Green, St Paul's Girls School

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Gustav Holst

Composer and teacher of music. Born at 4 Pittville Terrace (now called Claren...

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