John Naylor (organist)

He died whilst on a voyage to Australia and was buried at sea, between Tenerife and the Cape, on 15 May 1897.

A memorial was erected in York Minster on 29 June 1903, designed by George Frederick Bodley.

[2] The inscription reads:Ad Majorem Gloriam Dei et in piam Memoriam Johann Naylor Mus.

Doc, Orgaistae et Choragi Hujus Ecclesiae Cathedralis 1883-1897 Hanc effigiem David Dulcis Psalmistae Israelis P C Consanguinei et Amici Nonulli MDCCCCIIIHe was a chorister at Leeds Parish Church and studied organ under Robert Senior Burton.

Oratorios He also composed church services, anthems, part-songs, pieces for organ, and a book of chants.

Memorial by George Frederick Bodley to John Naylor, Organist of York Minster. In the north transept of the minster.