Erection date: 1997
Benjamin Britten, composer, 1913 - 1976, and Peter Pears, singer, 1910 - 1986, lived and worked here, 1943 - 1946.
City of Westminster
In association with the Britten - Pears Foundation 1997
NW8, St John's Wood High Street, 45
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Benjamin Britten - NW8
Composer. Born Lowestoft on St Cecilia's Day (patron saint of music). Royal C...
Tenor singer. Born Farnham. Â Lived with Benjamin Britten, who composed for hi...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Benjamin Britten - NW8
From the website: "We promote the music of Benjamin Britten and his work with...
The ancient parish of St Margaret's was divided into St Margaret's and St Joh...
Founded: AD 1549. Rebuilt: AD 1923 The Ship Tavern This tavern was established in the year 1549. During the proscription of the Roma...
Tide gauge house It was vital for the correct operation of the lock that the men on duty knew the exact state of the tide. This building ...
The right-most of 3 plaques on the back wall of the garden.
The plaque is actually around the corner in Rossmore Road, on a house with a front door numbered 1a. We think the house has been "turned...
The plaques are just inside the gates, on the wall behind the pillar. The gravestones littering this park and its name suggest that it us...
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