Ernest Pullein

Ernest Pullein FRCO (1880 - 28 January 1958) was an organist and composer based in England.

Life

He was born in 1878, the son of William Pullein and Hannah Rose. His father was a Professor of Music.

His three brothers, William Rose Pullein, Frank Pullein and John Pullein were also organists.

He was in the choir of Lincoln Cathedral as a boy.

He served in the Royal Naval Air Service in the First World War. His service number was F41719.

In 1922 he was charged with indecent assault on a youth of 16.[1]

Cricket

He played Cricket for Lincolnshire County Cricket Club from 1908 to 1914. He wrote a booklet, Former Players of Lincoln City published by the Lincolnshire Chronicle in 1915.

Appointments

Compositions

He composed organ and church music.

References

  1. Hull Daily Mail 28 January 1922
  2. Lincolnshire Echo 4 December 1897
  3. Dictionary of Organs and Organists, 1912
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