Royal Opera House
Home of the Royal Ballet and Royal Opera. Originally built in 1732 as a playhouse. The current building is the third on the site, following the fires that destroyed the first two.
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Royal Philharmonic Society
Created as the Philharmonic Society of London, it had an orchestra which initially performed in the 'old' Argyll Rooms in Regent Street, and continued in the replacement building until that was des...
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Austin Rudd
Music hall singer and comedian. Born Arthur Rudd in London. In his day he was extremely popular and he toured throughout the world, but is now largely forgotten. His act was described as being 'qua...
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Devon Barrant Russell
Known professionally as Devon Russell, he was a Jamaican rocksteady and reggae singer and record producer who recorded between the 1960s and the 1990s, both as a solo artist and as a member of The ...
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Edward Sackville-West
Edward Charles Sackville-West, 5th Baron Sackville was a music critic, novelist and, in his last 3 years, a member of the House of Lords. Born at Cadogan Gardens, son of Major-General Charles John...
Person, Literature, Music / songs, Politics & Administration
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War dead, WW1
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Sir Charles Santley
Opera singer. Born Liverpool. Died at home, where the plaque now is.
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Sir Malcolm Sargent
Conductor, nick-named "Flash Harry" in recognition of his dapper appearance and flamboyant style.
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Bernard Schmidt
Organ builder. Born Germany. Came to England in about 1660. Known as Father Smith.
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Bon Scott
Singer and songwriter. Born Ronald Belford Scott in Forfar, Scotland, his family moved to Melbourne, Australia when he was six. He joined the rock group AC/DC as lead singer in 1974. Following a re...
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