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 Academy, Sandhurst,[3] Goldsmiths' College,[4] Guilford Cathedral[5] and Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.[6]

Biography

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
  1. "University to research history of Rushworths music business - University of Liverpool News". News. 16 November 2011. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  2. "Queens College, Oxford".
  3. "Allen Organ Installations Royal Military Academy Memorial Chapel, Sandhurst, England". www.allenorgan.com. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  4. "Miscellaneous". The Musical Times. 76 (1104): 150–152. 1935. ISSN 0027-4666. JSTOR 920010.
  5. "Guildford Cathedral - Organ". www.guildford-cathedral.org. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  6. "Celebrating the 80th Birthday of Liverpool Philharmonic Hall - Liverpool Chamber of Commerce". www.liverpoolchamber.org.uk. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  7. "University of Liverpool" (PDF).


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