William Shrubsole

The youngest son of Thomas Shrubsole, a farrier, he was born at Canterbury, and baptised on 13 January 1760.

[1] Shrubsole became organist of Spa Fields Chapel, London, and held the post till his death on 18 January 1806.

He was a successful teacher in London, and among his pupils were William Russell and Benjamin Jacob.

The 1794 Musical Directory describes him as an alto singer, and in that capacity he is said to have sung at Drury Lane and Westminster Abbey.

[clarification needed] Shrubsole composed the hymn-tune known as "Miles Lane".