Plaque

Benjamin Britten - NW8

Erection date: 1997

Inscription

Benjamin Britten, composer, 1913 - 1976, and Peter Pears, singer, 1910 - 1986, lived and worked here, 1943 - 1946.
City of Westminster
In association with the Britten - Pears Foundation 1997

Site: Benjamin Britten - NW8 (1 memorial)

NW8, St John's Wood High Street, 45

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Benjamin Britten - NW8

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Benjamin Britten

Composer. Born Lowestoft on St Cecilia's Day (patron saint of music). Royal C...

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Sir Peter Pears

Tenor singer. Born Farnham.  Lived with Benjamin Britten, who composed for hi...

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Britten - Pears Foundation

From the website: "We promote the music of Benjamin Britten and his work with...

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Westminster City Council

The ancient parish of St Margaret's was divided into St Margaret's and St Joh...

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