In 1930, Gustav Holst composed "Hammersmith", a work for military band (later rewritten for orchestra), reflecting his impressions of the area, having lived across the river in Barnes for nearly forty years. It begins with a haunting musical depiction of the River Thames flowing underneath Hammersmith Bridge. Holst taught music at St Paul's Girls' School and composed many of his most famous works there, including his "The Planets" suite. A music room in the school is named after him. Holst dedicates "Hammersmith": "To the Author of "The Water Gypsies.""