Penzance was once a treasure-trove of fine church organs, a number of them from the factories of one-time thriving West-Country firms such as H Crabb, Heard & Sons and Hele & Co, the latter firm outlasting the others. There were also instruments by major firms from London and further
Jeffrey Williams- 12 September 2023
I do not know the origin of this tune used for While shepherds watched their flocks by night. It was written down by my great Grandfather, William Martin, the founder of St Keverne Band in about 1896. It was always sung in St Keverne Chapel for the annual carol service.
Tony Mansell
- 8 September 2023
Wendron was sung in St Keverne Chapel for Songs of Praise in October 1968 and was often used by St Keverne Male Voice Choir. (Terry Moyle) Betty Pascoe states, “It was written in appreciation of local people serving in the Second World War and was a great favourite at Trewennack
- 7 September 2023
We are grateful to Alison England, Edwin Williams’ granddaughter, for granting permission for this composition to be included here.
- 1 September 2023
Unnamed but Numbered Hymn Tunes by Edwin J Williams Please click on the above link to open the PDF file We are grateful to Alison England, Edwin Williams’ granddaughter, for granting permission for these compositions to be included here.
- 1 September 2023