Fowler, Edward John b. 1861 d. March 26, 1926 British Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. During the Zulu War, he served as a Private in the 2nd Battalion, Cameronians Scottish Rifles. At the Battle of Inhlobane Mountain, South Africa, on March 28, 1879, Private Fowler along with two officers, was ordered forward in advance to dislodge enemy from a position in caves up the mountain. The path was so narrow that they had to advance in single file and the officer who first entered the cave was instantly killed. Private Fowler immediately sprang...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Colchester Cemetery and Crematorium, Colchester, Essex, England
Wilbye, John b. March, 1574 d. September, 1638 Composer. An outstanding member of the English Madrigal School. His consort songs are prized for their effective melodies, vivid word-painting and almost romantic sensitivity to the texts. Some historians consider them the finest examples of the genre. The most famous of them include "Adieu, sweet Amarillis", "Sweet hony sucking bees", "Stay Corydon", "Softly, O softly drop", and "Draw on sweet night". They were published in two collections, in 1598 and 1609. Wilbye was born in Diss...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards) Holy Trinity Church, Colchester, Essex, England
b. 1861 d. March 26, 1926