Thomas Adams, FRCO (1857-1918) was a noted English composer and was

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at the parish church of

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in London from 1888 until his death. A prolific composer of

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s and organ music. His published work (mainly by

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) includes the oratorio ''The Story of Calvary'' and ''The Holy Child''.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Adams, Thomas 1857 births 1918 deaths 19th-century English musicians 19th-century British male musicians British male organists Composers for pipe organ English classical organists English composers Male classical organists