William Rushworth (organ builder)
William Rushworth (born 1807) was an English organ builder and the founder of the musical instrument firm Rushworth and Dreaper.[1] The firm was noted for the manufacture of organs at The Queen's College, Oxford,[2] the Royal Military College, Sandhurst,[3] Goldsmiths' College,[4] Guilford Cathedral[5] and Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.[6]
Biography[edit]
Rushworth was born in 1807 in Honley, West Yorkshire, and baptized on the 23rd of October.[7] He had three children: Edwin, Alfred and Walter. His wife, Sarah, died in 1844.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "University to research history of Rushworths music business - University of Liverpool News". News. 16 November 2011. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
- ^ "Queens College, Oxford".
- ^ "Allen Organ Installations Royal Military Academy Memorial Chapel, Sandhurst, England". www.allenorgan.com. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
- ^ "Miscellaneous". The Musical Times. 76 (1104): 150–152. 1935. ISSN 0027-4666. JSTOR 920010.
- ^ "Guildford Cathedral - Organ". www.guildford-cathedral.org. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
- ^ "Celebrating the 80th Birthday of Liverpool Philharmonic Hall - Liverpool Chamber of Commerce". www.liverpoolchamber.org.uk. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
- ^ a b "University of Liverpool" (PDF).
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