Inscription
L.C.C. 1911
Michael William Balfe (1808 - 1870), musical composer, lived here.
Site: Michael Balfe (1 memorial)
W1, Seymour Street, 12
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Michael Balfe
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Michael William Balfe
Musical composer. Born Dublin (in a street which is now named after him). Wro...
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