Person Open DS/UK/7126 Handley; Vernon (1930-2008); CBE; British conductor Handley Vernon 1930-2008 British conductor Male Vernon George 'Tod' Handley

Vernon George "Tod" Handley CBE (11 November 1930 – 10 September 2008) was a British conductor, known in particular for his support of British composers. He was born of a Welsh father and an Irish mother into a musical family in Enfield, London. He acquired the nickname "Tod" because his feet were turned in at his birth, which his father simply summarised: "They toddle". Handley preferred the use of the name "Tod" throughout his life over his given names. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHeharper 8/22/2013 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 4d312993-40ac-4a0f-b131-5b283a551bb9