Frederick Gunton
Encyclopedia
Frederick Gunton, born 1813 in Norwich, and died 1888 in Chester, was an English Organist.
in Norwich
.
He is buried in Upton
churchyard.
Life
He was the son of Thomas Gunton and Mary and he studied organ under Alfred Pettet at St Peter MancroftSt Peter Mancroft
St Peter Mancroft is a parish church in the Church of England, in the centre of Norwich, Norfolk. It is the largest church in Norwich and was built between 1430 and 1455. It stands on a slightly elevated position, next to the market place...
in Norwich
Norwich
Norwich is a city in England. It is the regional administrative centre and county town of Norfolk. During the 11th century, Norwich was the largest city in England after London, and one of the most important places in the kingdom...
.
He is buried in Upton
Upton
Upton is the name of a number of people and places. It may refer to:-Places:In Canada*Upton, QuebecIn England*Upton, Berkshire*Upton, Buckinghamshire*Upton, Cambridgeshire*Upton, Cornwall*Upton, Cumbria*Upton, Dorset*Upton, Hampshire...
churchyard.
Career
He was :- organist of Southwell MinsterSouthwell MinsterSouthwell Minster is a minster and cathedral, in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England. It is six miles away from Newark-on-Trent and thirteen miles from Mansfield. It is the seat of the Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham and the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham.It is considered an outstanding...
1835 - 1841 - Organist of Chester CathedralChester CathedralChester Cathedral is the mother church of the Church of England Diocese of Chester, and is located in the city of Chester, Cheshire, England. The cathedral, formerly St Werburgh's abbey church of a Benedictine monastery, is dedicated to Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary...
1841 - 1871