The British Musical Biography

[E] Trimnell, --., the oldest lay clerk of
Bristol Cathedral. Died at Clifton, January
23, 1865, having retired on a pension several
years previously. He was a sound and en-
thusiastic musician, and much respected.

[+] Thomas Tallis Trimnell, his son, was
born at Bristol, and at the age of eight became
a chorister in the cathedral, afterwards being
articled to J. D. Corfe, cathedral organist.
Graduated Mus. Bac, Oxford, 1875. He held
organ appointments at Clifton, Chesterfield,
Sheffield Parish Church, 1875-86. Director
of Derby Choral Union, 1882 In 1886 he
went to New Zealand, and was organist at St.
Mary's, Parnell, Auckland ; and later of St.
Peter's, Wellington. He was well known as
an executant, giving recitals at the Bow and
Bromley Institute, Albert Hall, Sheffield, etc.
In New Zealand he has given recitals in
different places. He has composed church
services and anthems, "The Earth is the
Lord's " was performed at the opening of the
Wellington Exhibition, November 18, 1896.
His brother, William Frederick, was also
a chorister in Bristol Cathedral. Organist
and Musical Director, Clifton College, to 1896,
when he resigned.

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