A Piano Grave

Grave monument to Gladys Spencer (1897-1931) L.L.C.M. (Licentiate of the London College of Music'), in the form of her sculpted likeness lying beside a grand piano she played. The eroded inscription reads: "In Loving Memory of Gladys Spencer L.L.C.M. My darling Gladeyes who passed away 6th April 1931 aged 34 years. The gardener hath plucked a still rarer flower". She trained at the London College of Music, was music and dance trainer for child performers at the Classical Academy of Music and Dancing at Manor Park, and was known for her work for charity. She died on Easter Monday, 6 April 1931. The grave is featured in the cemetery's guide book. The City of London Cemetery, Aldersbrook Road, Newham, England.

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