A Pilgrim's Progress
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Vaughan Williams: 15 facts about the great composer
3. A Pilgrim's Progress
The composer's father Arthur was ordained vicar of All Saints church in Down Ampney, pictured. Despite being agnostic, Vaughan Williams edited The English Hymnal in 1904, composed some stunning Christian choral music, and wrote an opera of The Pilgrim’s Progress.