I came across this thread while following up a reference to G H Elliott elsewhere. Before he and his wife retired to Rottingdean he lived in Wembley Park, and I visited the house often during the school holidays with my mother, who worked for them in the house until they moved. I also remember going to Rottingdean with them one day to to look over the house which they were having built there for their final retirement - Silvery Moon, it must have been. They often had 'show business' friends staying, and I remember them, and the house, quite clearly. I know that my mother was particualrly fond of GH, whom she regarded as a perfect gentleman. I can offer no comments about his performances (though I'm familiar with his repertoire) but my mother, who is of course now herself retired, will have clear memories of her years with them in Wembley Park. I have a feeling that I still have some sheet music of his songs which he gave me: I was learning the piano.
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I think you may be refering to me!! My Name is Jane , GH Elliott was my Great Uncle by Marriage. He married my Grandmothers sister Florence Street (Theatre name June). She was an acrobat. There is a small clip on the Pathe Library on the internet "Sereno and June". She did some amazing tricks when you consider it was in the late 20's early 30's. GH did appear on This is Your Life, I need to refer to my notes to give you the year. It was in May and from memory I think it was 1954. I am still trying to gain a copy of the real. My late Father and my Uncle even today recall the times he used to drive into my Grannies Street in his "posh" car to come and see them. My Father remembers sitting on his knee and going to the Hippodrome in Birmingham to see him perform. GH was offered on many an occassion to do some TV shows at the time. He refused stating he would never use a microphone. He only ever sang and projected his voice by his own means. I have been researching GH for quite a while and I have recently discovered a link in Australia. My new found friend is a relative of the famous Marie Lloyd (real name Wood) as well as GH. The Woods we believe are linked to my family too! Only recently discovered. It is all very fascinating and extremely interesting. Our research continues. There is also a clip on Youtube of GH in a film but some do not believe it to be him. To be honest I first thought it was him but now understand it was possibly his voice but not him in person.
GH had a daughter from his first marriage but she died from a trapeze fall as a very young girl. She broke her neck. GH, sang Little Miss in honour of her I understand. His first wife died young and he then married my Great Aunt June (Florrie). I have some nice signed photographs of him he gave to my grandma. GH retired to Rottingdean near Brighton. He lived in a cottage he named Silvery Moon after one of his most famous songs he sang. He died on 10th November 1962 (born November 1882). He is buried in St Margarets Church Rottingdeam next to two other quite well known Music Hall Stars Lil and Harry Banford.
I realise your message above was some time ago, and I am sorry that I do not recall your name Sylvia. Perhaps you could jog my memory, unless you are talking about someone else (my sister Claire perhaps) or indeed my cousin Penny.[/QUOTE]