. . .from an article I wrote in 2011. I’ve just been informed that the church where my great grandfather was organist and choir master for 34 years is going to close permanently. This has caused me to delve into some of my research studies about him, Frank Henry Denton, and his musical background.

Hymn composed by  John Hill’s brother, James, who was the leader of the bell ringers at All Soul’s church. My great grandfather, John Hill (1841-1897), and hiswife, Maria (1868?-1902). They owned a piano.    

Although Sarah was the only one of her generation to take up music professionally Sarah’s sister, Rachel, played violin and piano throughout her schooldays and sister Anna played trumpet and piano.