Born: 27 February 1848Â Died: 7 October 1918
Known for: Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, 1st Baronet was an English composer, teacher and historian of music. Born in Richmond Hill in Bournemouth, Parry's first major works appeared in 1880. As a composer he is best known for the choral song "Jerusalem", his 1902 setting for the coronation anthem "I was glad", the choral and orchestral ode Blest Pair of Sirens, and the hymn tune "Repton", which sets the words "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind". His orchestral works include five symphonies and a set of Symphonic Variations. He also composed the music for Ode to Newfoundland, the Newfoundland and Labrador provincial anthem (and former national anthem).
Bournemouth Connection: Born at Richmond Hill, Hubert Parry was one of six children, of which three died in infancy, and Isabella Parry, his mother, died of consumption, aged 32, twelve days after the birth of Hubert. She was buried in the churchyard of St. Peter's, Bournemouth.
Series Information: This series started in 2020, recognising the fine people of Bournemouth. For the first 4 years, cache series would be published at Christmas, or New Year, which replaced the "Lost Christmas Caches" at that time of year. A yearly series would consist of 9 traditional caches, with a bonus to find. In total, 40 caches were published until 2023. Now, all remaining caches are stand-alone caches, and from 2024, new ones will be added to the series.
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