Herbert E. Ryle et al. in Westminster Abbey - 22 June, 1911

from Westminster Pilgrim; Being a Record of Service in Church, Cathedral and Abbey, College University and Concert Room, with a Few Notes on Sport, pages 234-6:

To conclude the account of the second Coronation Service in which I have had the great honour to direct the music I hope I may be forgiven for adding the following letters and incidents. The first letter is from Bishop Ryle, our respected Dean, who has never failed to say a kind word to me on any occasion when I have done my best for the Abbey. It was written and sent to me on the very evening of Coronation Day, and was a particularly kind act as the Dean was very much fatigued, having been in ill-health for some time previous to the eventful day : The Deanery, Westminster, S.W., 9.30…   more >>
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Frederick Bridge, Westminster Pilgrim; Being a Record of Service in Church, Cathedral and Abbey, College University and Concert Room, with a Few Notes on Sport (), p. 234-6. https://led.kmi.open.ac.uk/entity/lexp/1432985336179 accessed: 29 March, 2024

location of experience: Westminster Abbey

Listeners

King George V
Monarch
1865-1936
Hubert Parry
Composer, Teacher
1848-1918

Listening to

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Music for coronation of King George V performed by Frederick Bridge, Choir of Westminster Abbey

Experience Information

Date/Time 22 June, 1911
Medium live
Listening Environment in the company of others, indoors, in public

Originally submitted by sp327 on Sat, 30 May 2015 12:28:56 +0100
Approved on Mon, 16 Nov 2015 11:48:07 +0000