b. 1938 Hymnal Number: 673 Composer of "FRIARMERE VICARAGE" in Praise! psalms hymns and songs for Christian worship Simon Beckley was born in 1938. He graduated with a BA degree from London University in 1961 and from Oak Hill Theological College in 1958. He was a clergyman in Watford, New Ferry, Chadderton, Delph (Friarmere) and Tranmere. He retired in 2003. He has been associated with Jubilate Hymns since the late 1970s.
NN, Hymnary editor. Sources: http://www.praise.org.uk/hymnauthor/beckley-simon/ and http://www.jubilate.co.uk/about/people/simon_beckley
Simon Beckley