and brother of the Governor of Nova Scotia, whose son later succeeded John at the manor. The family produced a number of sheriffs and MPs for Berkshire, as well as doctors and rectors of the parish.

Alwyn Surplice, musician, composer of church music and cathedral organist, was borne in Pangborne in 1906. Initially taught the organ by his mother, the organist of Pangborne Parish Church, he went on to be assistant organist and