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Howells, Herbert Norman, 1892-1983 (composer)

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Biography

Howells, Herbert Norman (1892-1983), composer, was born on 17 October 1892 at High Street, Lydney, Gloucestershire, the youngest of the eight children of Oliver Howells (1854-1919), painter and decorator, and his wife, Elizabeth Burgham (1856-1946). His parents were both natives of Gloucestershire from the Forest of Dean, and this border country was to remain a source of inspiration to Howells throughout his life. The poem The restful branches by W.A. Byrne was set to music for voice and piano in 1918, and published by Stainer & Bell c.1920. The humorous song 'The breathless ballad of 'Peter-Pan Quartets'. The work of 'Bublum' [Howells]. To the Lady Audrey — the heroine herein' was composed by Howells in March 1916.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

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Herbert Howells: Correspondence to Herbert Badgett, 1952-1956

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8812/128-131
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Mainly correspondence but includes other papers.

Dates: 1952-1956
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Miscellaneous accessions
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Herbet Howells: Song ''The Restful Branches''

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9505
Scope and Contents

MS in pencil, in Howells's hand, dated at end 'May 27th 1918'. In C minor, published in B flat minor.

Dates: 1918
Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library

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