Ethel R. Harraden
1857–1917 (age 60)
Biography
Ethel R. Harraden composed songs and stage works that brought warmth and colour to the drawing rooms and theatres of her day, crafting melodies and lyrics with a confident hand. Her compositions were celebrated for their lyrical charm and emotional resonance, and she contributed to the rich musical fabric of late-Victorian Britain.
Her memory is cherished at Paddington Old Cemetery, where the influence of her creative spirit lingers in the hearts of those who still admire the tenderness of her work.