William Wolstenholme
(1865-1931)
organist, composer, and blind person
Died aged 66
Wikidata WikipediaWilliam Wolstenholme (24 February 1865 in Blackburn, Lancashire – 23 July 1931 in London) was an English composer and organist. Wolstenholme was the first blind musician to take the degree since John Stanley. He was a close friend of the other noted blind organist Alfred Hollins and was also well known as a recitalist. Wolstenholme's devoted sister Maud acted as his secretary and amanuensis for most of his life.
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Commemorated on 1 plaque
Here, on 24 February 1865 was born William Wolstenholme MUS BAC (OXON) FRCO HON CAUSA the gifted blind organist and composer
Mill Lane, Blackburn, United Kingdom where they was born (1865)