In 1979, Pink Floyd released arguably their most famous track ‘The Wall’, that explicitly sang about the unnecessary need for education. What’s more, they may well be right. However, in this particular instance, school was the founding composition that enabled these students to pursue a career in the creative arts.
The Elliott school was a co-educational foundation school and sixth form college in Pullman Gardens, Putney, in the borough of Wandsworth. The school was famous for a host of different reasons. Firstly, the school’s assembly hall was the location for the Christmas pageant in Richard Curtis’ 2003 film Love Actually, but most importantly, The Elliott School welcomed an influx of British talent through their doors during the time in which it was open. Here’s a look at the artists that were educated at The Elliott School:
Burial: An electronic musician from South London, who initially remained anonymous until later revealing his identity. Although, he still remains rather reclusive. His first album was highly praised, showcasing a dark, emotive take on UK rave music styles such as 2-step garage and jungle. AllMusic described him as “one of the most acclaimed…
