Cyril Smith green plaque

This green commemorative plaque records: Cyril Smith 1909-1974 Born here in Costa Street, Cyril Smith began to play the piano at the age of 4 and gave his first concert in Middlesbrough Town Hall at the age of 11. in 1927, he won a national piano contest and met his future wife, Phyllis Sellick. He lost the use of his left arm in 1956 after a stroke. Cyril built a successful career playing for three hands, alongside his wife Phyllis. Recorded plaque organisation: Middlesbrough Heritage.

Cyril Smith was a British pianist renowned for his exceptional talent from a young age and his resilience in continuing his career with only one hand after suffering a stroke. Despite losing the use of his left arm, he continued to perform successfully as a two-handed pianist alongside his wife Phyllis Sellick.