The British Musical Biography

[E] Parry, John, Welsh harper and collector,
of Ruabon, North Wales. He was bard or
harper to Sir W. W. Wynne, of Wynnstay,
during the middle of the 18th century. He
appeared in London as a player. He died at
Ruabon, October 7, 1782.

[W] Works. — Antient British Music : or a col-
lection of tunes never before published, which
are retained by the Cambro Britons, more
particularly in North Wales. An historical
account of the rise and progress of jMusic
among the Antient Britons, London, 1742
[with Williams] ; only 1 part published.
British Harmony ; being a collection of Antient

[+] Welsh airs, the traditional remains of those
originally sung by the bards of Wales....
London, 1781. Music for the harpsichord.

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