Frederick David Linley Penny FRCO MBE (29 September 1896 – 1978) was an organist based in England.

Life

He was born in Gainsborough on 29 September 1896, the son of Arthur Penny and his wife Ada. He was educated at Queen Elizabeth's High School in Gainsborough.

Frederick David Linley Penny

He was also Conductor of the Prittlewell Musical Society, and teacher of piano at Westcliff High School for Boys.

Frederick David Linley Penny

He was awarded MBE for services to Music.

Frederick David Linley Penny

He was awarded Honorary Life membership of the Royal School of Church Music in 1965.

Appointments

Assistant organist at Lincoln Cathedral 1917 - 1921

Organist of St. Mary's Church, Prittlewell 1921 - 1977

References

1896 births

1978 deaths

English organists

British male organists

People educated at Queen Elizabeth's High School

Members of the Order of the British Empire

People from Gainsborough, Lincolnshire

Fellows of the Royal College of Organists

20th-century organists

20th-century British male musicians

20th-century British musicians