Organist, organ designer, teacher and music director. Born at 61 Arthur Street, Derby. After studying at the Royal College of Music, he was assistant organist at Southwark Cathedral. He designed the organ for the Royal Festival Hall, and was Professor of Organ at the Royal College of Music.
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