Gordon Jacob CBE's house is next to this cache.
Born in London in 1895, Gordon Jacob was educated at Dulwich College before serving in the first world war, during which he was taken prisoner. In 1919 he gained a place at the Royal College of Music to study composition, theory and conducting. he taught at the Royal College of Music from 1924 until 1966, becoming a fellow in 1946. He wrote ballet scores for Sadler's Wells, two symphonies, works for wind band and concertos for solo instruments.
His arrangements of the National Anthem and Handel's Zodok the Priest features prominently in the Queen's coronation.
He lived in Saffron Walden from 1959 to 1984 with his second wife, Margaret. He was awarded the CBE in 1968 and contributed greatly to the musical life of the town.