Thomas William Hanforth


Thomas William Hanforth FRCO was a composer and organist based in England.

Life

He was a chorister in York Minster and studied organ under W. H. Garland and the minster organist John Naylor. He was awarded a MusB from Durham University.
In 1892 he succeeded Edwin Lemare as organist of Sheffield Parish Church, which was upgraded to cathedral status in 1914.
During his time in Sheffield, he was appointed Sheffield City Organist in 1932.

Appointments

His compositions include works for , choir and songs.