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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Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Centenary Festival
A year-long series of events organised by the Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Foundation, to mark the anniversary of the composer's death.
1 memorial
Sir Harry Lauder
Internationally successful singer and comedian, music hall artiste (e.g. "Roamin' in the Gloamin'"). Born Edinburgh. His first London engagement was in 1900 and, having reduced his strong accent, t...
1 memorial
Music Heritage London
Their website describes them as 'packaging and promoting London's unique music heritage with compelling and immersive experiences that audiences of all ages can enjoy and engage with'.
1 memorial
John Christopher Smith
Composer. Born Ansbach, Germany. Following his father he arrived in London in 1720 and. like his father, became Handel's friend, secretary and amanuensis. Died Bath.
2 memorials
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Sir Humphry Davy
Chemist. Born Penzance. Wrote "Researches, Chemical and Philosophical". Discovered potassium, sodium, barium, strontium, etc. Invented the safety lamp for coal miners.
1 memorial
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
Alla-Uddin Nasim
Alla-Uddin Nasim would also appear to have been known as Nasim Shamialpuri and also as M. Alaudin Nasim. His death was registered as Alla-Uddin Nasim in the 2nd quarter of 1975 of the London City ...
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War dead, WW1
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