Dr George Robertson Sinclair
(1863-1917)
friend of Edward Elgar
Commemorated on 2 plaques
Near this spot occurred, in 1898, the incident depicted in Variation No.11 of Sir Edward Elgar's Variations on an Original Theme (Enigma). Dan, a bulldog belonging to Dr. George Robertson Sinclair, Organist of the Cathedral, fell in the river during a walk with "G. R. S." and his friend, the composer.
south bank of River Wye, Hereford, United Kingdom where they walked
20 Church Street George Robertson Sinclair lived here 1889-1917 Cathedral Organist and great friend of Elgar who visited and composed here 14th Century medieval hall within house
20 Church Street, Hereford, United Kingdom where they lived (1889-1917)