Founder of the Strauss dynasty of Viennese light music composers. He composed 'Radetzky March', amongst others.
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Johann Strauss, senior
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Johann Strauss
Johann Strauss 1st, 1804 to 1849, father of the Waltz dynasty and composer of...
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Eric Coates
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Lewisham Clock Tower
SE13, Lewisham High Street
In 1995 the tower was moved slightly from its original location to accommodate road layout changes. A drawing of 1900 shows it in its ori...
Nicaraguan Revolution
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Harold Mugford VC - E6
E6, High Street South, East Ham Central Park
There is another pavement plaque for him in SE16 which was unveiled on the same day.
2 subjects commemorated, 1 creator
Theatre Royal - Harris
WC2, Catherine Street
The cherubs hold theatrical masks. Musical instruments adorn the outer pillars. The inner pilasters are surmounted with the set-square ...
St George the Martyr
WC1, Barbon Close, 1
St George the Martyr's Mission Hall and working men’s club is behind number 49 Great Ormond Street, accessed via Barbon Close. The "St.GM...
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