Edward Percy Hallam
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Lowest of these three plaques in St. Edmundsbury Cathedral is to Edwin Percy Hallam
Edward Percy Hallam (1887–1957) (also Edwin) was an English cathedral organist, who served in St Edmundsbury Cathedral.[1]
Background
Hallam was born on 4 September 1887 in Nottingham. He studied the organ with James Kendrick Pyne at Manchester Cathedral.
He was the conductor of the Bach Choir of Bury St. Edmunds.
Career
Organist of:
- St. Chad's Church, Withington, Manchester 1907[2]–1909
- St. Mary's Church, Bury St. Edmunds 1909–1937
- St Edmundsbury Cathedral 1937–1957
| Cultural offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Charles John Harold Shann |
Organist and Master of the Choristers of St Edmundsbury Cathedral 1937–1957 |
Succeeded by Harrison Oxley |
References
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