#plaque366 Sir John Barbirolli

A London commemorative plaque for every day in 2016. 

The plaques are selected from all walks of life, and all points of the London compass – and I'm taking requests too!

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British conductor, cellist, Sir John Barbirolli conducted the Hallé Orchestra saving it from oblivion in 1943. He was born to an Italian immigrant family in 1899…





Find his plaque in Southampton Row…