Abiell Whichello (sometimes given as Abel Wichelow or Wichello) (born 1 March 1683 - buried 16 August 1747, London) was an English

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and organist. He was the organist at

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from 1712 to 1747. He frequently attended

Thomas Britton Thomas Britton (14 January 1644 – 27 September 1714) was an English charcoal merchant best known as a concert promoter. Biography Born in Rushden, Northamptonshire, Britton moved to London at a young age and apprenticed himself to a small co ...

's concerts and was a founding member of the

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. His compositions included works for organ, harpsichord, and voice.

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