Originated in the opera recitals presented by Lilian Baylis at the Old Vic theatre in 1898 and then at Sadler's Wells. As Sadler's Wells Opera it moved to the London Coliseum in 1968 and became the English National Opera in 1974.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
English National Opera
Commemorated ati
London Coliseum
London Coliseum Home of English National Opera since 1968, The London Colise...
Morley mosaics - WBR - Lilian Baylis
Lilian Baylis, born 1874. A niece of Emma Cons, Lilian flourished as a theatr...
Other Subjects
Thomas Tiplady
Born Yorkshire. Raised as a Methodist. Became a minister in the East End, a chaplain in WW1. Became Superintendent of the Lambeth Mission in London in 1922, and was there 32 years. Wrote many hymns...
1 memorial
Nipper
Born Bristol (and/or found as a stray, sources differ). Â Mixed breed with a reputation for nipping visitor's legs, hence the name. His owner, Mark Barraud (1848-1887) worked as a scenery designer i...
3 memorials
Gus Elen
Music-hall singer. Born Ernest Augustine Elen at 103 Pulford Street, Pimlico. He started performing in public houses in 1891, singing songs about working-class life. Moving on to the stage, he beca...
1 memorial
Carl Davis
Conductor and composer. Born New York City but lived in the UK from1961. He wrote music for more than 100 television programmes, but is best known for creating music to accompany silent films, suc...
1 memorial
George Harrison
Musician and songwriter. Born Liverpool.  One of the four Beatles.  Died Los Angeles.
3 memorials
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