Background
He was born on 28 March 1858 in Pickering, Yorkshire.
He was born on 28 March 1858 in Pickering, Yorkshire.
He studied organ under Edwin George Monk of York Minster, 1876-1880, and was assistant organist for most of that time.
He graduated from New College, Oxford Music. Bac in 1879 and Music. Doc in 1895. Assistant Organist at York Minster ca.1876 - 1880 Organist to John Hotham, 5th Baron Hotham 1877 – 1878 Organist of Selby Abbey 1878 – 1881 Organist at Saint John the Baptist, Margate, 1881 - 1884 Organist of Holy Trinity Church Margate 1884 - ????.