Ivor Novello (born David Ivor Davies) was a Welsh composer, singer and actor who became one of the most popular British entertainers of the early 20th century.

From Sir Edward Elgar to Adele, great composers and songwriters have been at the heart of the musical landscape for the last 100 years. 100 Years Of British Mus

Abbreviated Lives profiles the life stories of artists, scientists & writers whose creative odysseys have been cut short by circumstances: penury, lack of r