William Rushworth (organ builder)
William Rushworth was an organ builder, and founder of the musical instrument firm Rushworth & Dreamer[1], who were 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].
Personal Life
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]
- ^ "University to research history of Rushworths music business - University of Liverpool News". News. 2011-11-16. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
- ^ "Queens College, Oxford".
- ^ "Allen Organ Installations Royal Military Academy Memorial Chapel, Sandhurst, England". www.allenorgan.com. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
- ^ "Miscellaneous". The Musical Times. 76 (1104): 150–152. 1935. ISSN 0027-4666.
- ^ "Guildford Cathedral - Organ". www.guildford-cathedral.org. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
- ^ "Celebrating the 80th Birthday of Liverpool Philharmonic Hall - Liverpool Chamber of Commerce". www.liverpoolchamber.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
- ^ a b "University of Liverpool" (PDF).