Composer, conductor, theatre director and John Wayne look-alike. Born Germany. Came to London in 1839, heavily in debt. Stayed at 23-25 Old Compton Street where he begun the Flying Dutchman, inspired by the rough crossing he had just endured.
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Richard Wagner
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Edward Dannreuther
Edward Dannreuther, musician, 1844 - 1905, lived here 1873 - 1894. Host to Ri...
Spirit of Soho Mural
Interesting that Coca Cola are specifically mentioned on the panel but not as...
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Tobias Matthay
Teacher and pianist.  Born Clapham.  1903 he published "The Act of Touch" a book on piano playing technique and learning.  This and other books and his Tobias Matthay Pianoforte School in Oxford St...
1 memorial
1 memorial
Carnival Village Trust
From their website: "Carnival Village Trust is a unique collaboration between its partners whose objects are to develop the arts of Carnival. As London’s development agency for Carnival Arts, we pr...
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Roger Daltrey
Lead singer of the Who. Actor. Born Hammersmith Hospital. Raised in Acton.
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Crystal Palace Bowl
Entertainment venue. Initially it hosted classical music concerts, but after ten years started to include pop and rock events.
1 memorial
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