Background
Norman, Herbert John La French was born on January 15, 1932 in London. Son of Herbert La French and Hilda Caroline (West) Norman.
Norman, Herbert John La French was born on January 15, 1932 in London. Son of Herbert La French and Hilda Caroline (West) Norman.
Bachelor of Science, London University, 1953. Associate, Royal College of Science, London, 1953.
Organ builder Wm. Hill & Son and Norman & Beard Ltd., London, 1953-1970, managing director, 1970-1974. Computer marketing executive International Business Machines Corporation, United Kingdom, Ltd., 1974-1990. Organ consultant Lancing College, Sussex, England, 1983-1987, Mill Hill School, London, 1984-1987, Sherborne Abbey, Dorset, England, 1984-1988, English & American Church, The Hague, Holland, 1985-1988, Pershore Abbey, Worcestershire, England, since 1988, St. Lawrence Whitchurch (The Handel organ), London, 1993-1995, St. Mary's Pro-cathedral, Dublin, Ireland, 1994-1995, St. Helen's, Bishopsgate, London, 1994-1996, Oakham Parish Church, Rutland, England, 1994-1996, St. Mary's, Twickenham, London, 1995-1996, Mullingar Cathedral, Ireland, 1996-1997, Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament), London, 1995-2000, Westbourne Parish Church, Sussex, 1999-2000, Donaghadee Parish Church, County Down, Northern Ireland, 1999-1901.
Member Cathedrals Fabric Commission England, 1991-1901. Member organs committee Council for the Care of Churches.
Member St. Albans Diocesan Synod, 1980-1986. Church warden Holy Trinity Church, Lyonsdown, New Barnet, 1986-1988. Fellow Institute Musical Instrument Technology, Inc.
Society Organ Builders. Member Freeman (City of London), Liveryman (Musician's Company). Club: 41 (Hornsey).
Married Jill Frances Sharp, August 11, 1956. Children: Elizabeth Mary, Sarah Jane, Bernard John.