Edward Elgar red plaque

This red commemorative plaque records: Edward Elgar was Organist of this church from 1885 to 1889. For which he composed many of his earlier sacred works

Sir Edward Elgar was a renowned British composer who significantly contributed to classical music in the late Romantic period; his time as Organist at this church from 1885 to 1889 was crucial for developing many of his early sacred compositions.