Berkeley, Lennox Randall Francis b. May 12, 1903 d. December 26, 1989 Composer. He was born into an aristocratic family of French and Scottish origin. His father, Captain Hastings George Fitzhardinge Berkeley, was the eldest son, but since he was born before his parents were able to marry he was legally unable to inherit the title and estates. Berkeley was educated at Gresham's School, Holt, in Norfolk, then at Merton College, Oxford. In 1925 he provided music for Evelyn Waugh's Oxford film "The Scarlet Woman". After meeting Ravel he studied in Paris with Nadia...[Read More] (Bio by: julia&keld) St Peter and St Paul Churchyard, Yattendon, Berkshire, England
Bridges, Robert Seymour b. October 23, 1844 d. April 21, 1930 Poet Laureate. He was born in Walmer, Kent and was educated at Eton and Corpus Christi College, Oxford. He went on to study medicine at St. Bartholomew's Hospital which he later practised. In 1882 he abandoned medical practice to devote himself to writing. Two years later, on September 3, 1884, he married Monica Waterhouse. They had three children, Elizabeth, Margaret, and Edward. His published work consists of poems, plays, and anthologies, including The Spirit of Man (1916). He also wrote...[Read More] (Bio by: julia&keld) St Peter and St Paul Churchyard, Yattendon, Berkshire, England
Waterhouse, Alfred b. July 19, 1830 d. August 22, 1905 Architect. The son of wealthy mill-owning quaker parents. Born in Liverpool, he was educated at the quaker Grove School in Tottenham (Middlesex). As a young architect he spent many of his early years travelling in Europe and studying in France, Italy and Germany. Upon his return to England, he set up his own architectural practice in Manchester. During his twelve years there, his skills were in great demand, especially for the many new public buildings that the city authorities commissioned in...[Read More] (Bio by: julia&keld) St Peter and St Paul Churchyard, Yattendon, Berkshire, England Plot: tallest cross behind the church
b. May 12, 1903 d. December 26, 1989
