Dame Nellie Melba
The Savoy Hotel, Strand, Westminster, London

Image Source: Henry Walter Barnett
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Name: Dame Nellie Melba
Category: Singer
Person Summary:
Dame Nellie Melba (1861-1931).Australian Operatic soprano singer/
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Years of Residence: 1892 - Unknown
Source: http://historybuffet.com/escoffier-nellie-peche-melba/ & the book Escoffier:King of Chefs (By Kenneth James)
Residence Summary:
Dame Nellie Melba (1861-1931),Australian sporano Opera Singer,stayed here in 1893,where Escoffier,the famous resident chef,amde a special dessert for her: Peach Melba.Melba continued to stay in the Savoy during her London performances.
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Address
The Savoy Hotel
Strand
Westminster
London
WC2R 0EU
United Kingdom
Abode Summary:
The Savoy Hotel was opened in 1889 under the auspices of Richard D'Oyly Carte (1844-1901),English Theatrical Impresario,who owned the Savoy Theatre (1881),next door. Since its opening,the Savoy Hotel has played host to a great many notable guests,from Singers of stage & screen,artists,actors,directors,musicians,politicians and many more.
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