Harold Watkins Shaw was a prominent British musicologist and educator, recognized for his critical edition of Handel's Messiah, which became universally adopted in amateur performances. Born in 1911 in Bradford, he held various teaching positions and was actively involved in church music and the early music revival. Shaw contributed significantly to the Church Music Society and the Three Choirs Festival and was known for his scholarly work on composers from Thomas Tallis to Handel. His notable honors include an OBE in 1990 and a DLitt from Oxford in 1967.
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Meaning of the name - Watkins
son of Watkin
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Place of Birth: Bradford
Place of Death: Worcester
Educated At: Wadham College
Occupation: musicologist
Employers: Royal College of Music | Hertfordshire County Council | Worcester College of Education
Awards Received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 3, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 3, 2024 |
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| Sun | 12 Aries 37 | 14 Aries 13 | 1 Leo 25 |
| Moon | 6 Gemini 9 | 1 Aquarius 40 | 26 Cancer 38 |
| Mercury | 26 Aries 37 | 27 Aries 4 | 22 Leo 13 |
| Venus | 12 Taurus 48 | 27 Pisces 57 | 15 Virgo 27 |
| Mars | 15 Aquarius 13 | 8 Pisces 57 | 6 Taurus 26 |
| Jupiter | 12 Scorpio 38 | 17 Taurus 53 | 5 Scorpio 11 |
| Saturn | 6 Taurus 47 | 13 Pisces 49 | 19 Taurus 28 |
| Uranus | 28 Capricorn 55 | 20 Taurus 56 | 27 Capricorn 10 |
| Neptune | 18 Cancer 46 | 28 Pisces 0 | 21 Cancer 41 |
| Pluto | 25 Gemini 59 | 1 Aquarius 53 | 28 Gemini 15 |
| Rahu | 11 Taurus 32 | 15 Aries 55 | 5 Taurus 33 |
| Ketu | 11 Scorpio 32 | 15 Libra 55 | 5 Scorpio 33 |
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