About Eric John Fairclough
Lived 1900 – 1972 (aged 71–72). Eric John Fairclough was a British composer.
Eric John Fairclough FRCO (4 January 1900 – 1972) was an organist and composer based in England.
Life
He was born in 1900 in Ormskirk, the son of John Fairclough and Clara. He was privately educated and then studied music at the Royal College of Music.
He married Evelyn Anne Guymer.
Appointments
Assistant organist of Peterborough Cathedral 1918 -1925 Organist of Deal Parish Church 1925 - 1930 Organist of Linthorpe Parish Church, Middlesbrough 1930 - 1947 Organist of Bridlington Priory 1947 - 1950 Organist of Burlington Church, Bridlington 1950 - 1955 Organist of St Paul Parish Church, Grange-over-Sands, 1955 - ????
Compositions
He composed organ and church music.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eric John Fairclough?
British composer
When was Eric John Fairclough born?
Eric John Fairclough was born on 4 January 1900.
When did Eric John Fairclough die?
Eric John Fairclough died in 1972.
What was Eric John Fairclough's occupation?
Eric John Fairclough was a composer.
What nationality was Eric John Fairclough?
Eric John Fairclough was British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Eric John Fairclough
· DBpedia: Eric John Fairclough
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