Frederick Gunton From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia English organist (1813–1888) Frederick Gunton (1813–1888) was an English organist. Born in Norwich, he was the son of Thomas and Mary Gunton. He studied organ under Alfred Pettit at St Peter Mancroft in Norwich. He died in Chester in 1888 and is buried in Upton churchyard.[1] Career He was: Organist of Southwell Minster 1835–41 Organist of Chester Cathedral 1841–71[2] References ↑ "Notes". The Musical World. 68: 172. 27 October 1888. ↑ Cathedral Organists, John E. West, London, Novello and Company, 1899. Cultural offices Preceded byEdward Heathcote Rector Chori of Southwell Minster 1835–1841 Succeeded byChappell Batchelor Preceded byThomas Haylett Organist and Master of the Choristers of Chester Cathedral 1841–1877 Succeeded byJoseph Cox Bridge Portals: Biography Classical music This article about an English musician is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information.vte Related Articles