In existence before 1066. Richard II formalised the structure. At that time they were 12 in number but are now down to three, responsible for singing services and organising large and small scale services at St Paul's. Aim 25 provides more information.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
College of Minor Canons in St Paul’s Cathedral
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Amen Court
This cast of characters also appear on the nearby St Paul's Choir school plaq...
Other Subjects
D'Oyly Carte family
Richard D'Oyly Carte founded the business. Married Helen. Their son Rupert inherited the business and passed it on to his daughter, Bridget.
1 memorial
Richard William Robertson
For 39 years the organist of All Saints Talbot Road, W11. Andrew Behan has researched Robertson: Richard William Robertson was born in Kensington in 1880, the eldest of the eleven children of Will...
1 memorial
Helen Carte
Born Wigtown, Scotland as Susan Helen Couper Black. Later changed "Black" to "Lenoir", apparently the family's original name in 17th century France. Starting as secretary to Richard D'Oyly Carte s...
1 memorial
Floyd Lloyd
Born as Lloyd Seivright in Jamaica. Reggae musician and singer, best known for his 1982 hit, "Jah Jah Why?". His first vocals were Wirl Studio recordings Rich Man Poor Man and Be Yourself in 1967. ...
1 memorial
Richard Tauber
Lyric tenor. Born Austria. An an international star he came to London a few times: 1931, 1938 and lastly when already diagnosed with lung cancer he was invited by the Vienna State Opera to perfor...
1 memorial
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