| Code | DS/UK/6404 |
| Name | Beard; Paul (1901-1989); English violinist |
| Dates | 4 August 1901-22 April 1989 |
| Gender | Male (cisgender) |
| Place of Birth/Origin | Birmingham, England (born) |
| Relationships | Spouse of Joyce Cass-Smith |
| Biography | Paul Beard was an English violinist, known particularly as leader of Sir Thomas Beecham's original London Philharmonic Orchestra and Sir Adrian Boult's BBC Symphony Orchestra. He was also a teacher, holding posts at the Royal Academy of Music and the Guildhall School of Music. |