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Gershom Parkington

British classical cellist, and actor. Born in 1886 in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, UK - Died 23 January 1952 in Saint-Hélier, Jersey, Channel Islands, UK. He trained at the [l527847]. Later, he joined the [a=Queen's Hall Orchestra]. Former member of the [a=London Symphony Orchestra] (1915-1920). Founder and leader of [a=The Gershom Parkington Quintet]. He was a collector of rare clocks, watches, sundials and sand-glasses.