Contralto singer. Born Lancashire. Her brief marriage failed due to physical incompatibility. She learnt the piano and in a 1937 music festival she also competed in the singing contest for a bet. This led to a very successful career and international fame. Died University College Hospital of cancer which she had been fighting for over 2 years.
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Kathleen Ferrier
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Kathleen Ferrier
Kathleen Ferrier, 1912 - 1953, contralto, lived here. Greater London Council
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