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The Galpin Society
Musicology research group
The Galpin Society was formed in October 1946 to further research into the branch of musicology known as organology, that is the history, construction, development and use of musical instruments. Based in the United Kingdom, it is named after the British organologist and musical instrument collector, Canon Francis William Galpin (1858–1945), who had a lifelong interest in studying, collecting, playing, making and writing about musical instruments. It is a membership society and registered charity.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- Websitewww.galpinsociety.org
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The Galpin Society was formed in October 1946 to further research into the branch of musicology known as organology, that is the history, construction, development and use of musical instruments. Based in the United Kingdom, it is named after the British organologist and musical instrument collector, Canon Francis William Galpin (1858–1945), who had a lifelong interest in studying, collecting, playing, making and writing about musical instruments. It is a membership society and registered charity. The membership in 1999 was around a thousand.2
Timeline
- 1946Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.galpinsociety.org1
- WikipediaGalpin Society
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- WikidataQ5519317
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- 1WikidataThe Galpin Society on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaThe Galpin Society on Wikipedia