Opera singer, actress and adventuress, was born in Vienna, née Imer. First came to England in 1746. In 1760 rented Carlisle House, a large mansion at the south-east corner of Soho Square, where she put on entertainments and was initially so successful that she extended the property but by 1772, being a poor business woman and putting on lavish shows, she was bankrupt. Casanova claimed paternity of her two children. Died in the Fleet prison. Her story is well-documented in detail at British History Online.
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Theresa Cornelys
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Spirit of Soho Mural
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The Fridge
Former nightclub. It claimed to have been the first British club to have such innovations as video screens and a chill out lounge, and was at the heart of the 1980s New Romantic movement. After it...
1 memorial
BBC Concert Orchestra
Originally founded as the BBC Theatre Orchestra. It is the only one of the five BBC orchestras which is not a full-scale symphony one.
1 memorial
John McCormack
Lyrical tenor. Born Athlone, Ireland. Died at his home overlooking Dublin bay.
1 memorial
Flamingo Club
Former nightclub. Founded by father and son, Sam and Jeffrey Kruger, and originally located in Covenrtry Street. It moved to Wardour Street in April 1957 and gained a reputation for attracting top ...
2 memorials
Park Lane Group
From their website: This is a charity which "Given the free use of Park Lane House, 45 Park Lane, London W1 in 1956..." gives opportunities to young musicians.
1 memorial
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