As well as creating some of the 20th century's most rousing classical compositions, Gustav Holst was also a influential figure in creating an 'orgy of song' in the Essex village of Thaxted. Gustav ...

You are in: Essex > History > Local History > Holst's village of song Holst made Thaxted his second home As well as creating some of the 20th century's most rousing classical compositions, Gustav ...

You are in: Essex > Made In England > Thaxted sings Thaxted Thaxted Primary School meet a dragon! The people of Thaxted came out in their hundreds to celebrate St. George's Day by singing Gustav Holst ...

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Holst became a friend of the extraordinary Conrad Noel, the vicar of Thaxted best-known for flying a red flag in the church. The grandson of an earl, Noel was appointed in 1910 through the patronage ...

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