William Henry Longhurst

William Henry Longhurst (6 October 1819 – 17 June 1904) was an English organist at Canterbury Cathedral, and a composer.

[2] In 1821 his father started business in Canterbury, and Longhurst began his seventy years' service for the cathedral there when he was admitted as a chorister in January 1828.

He was the thirteenth successful candidate for the fellowship diploma of the College of Organists, founded in 1864.

[4] His services were recognised by the dean and chapter in granting him, on his retirement, his full stipend, together with the use of his house in the cathedral precincts.

His published works include twenty-eight short anthems in three books, and many separate anthems; a morning and evening service in E; a cantata for female voices, The Village Fair; an Andante and Tarantella for violin and piano; many hymn tunes, chants, songs, and short services.