I am a Pinxtonian and recall Roger Coke as he rode (or usually walked with) his bicycle through the village. He was regarded by villagers as highly eccentric. I believe that he lived alone in Brookhill Hall, apart from a 'governess', though it was rumoured that he had allowed the Hall to be used for some sort of rehabilitation programme for drug addicts.
By this time the family whose income probably derived largely from coal mines, had fallen on hard times. The family had also been associated with the development of the short -lived Pinxton Pottery business
Yesterday I came across Roger's grave with its very simple headstone,whilst walking in Pinxton churchyard.
After Roger died I attended the auction at Brookhill Hall and amongst other things purchased the outfit that Roger had worn when giving concerts. I remember a large portrait of Roger painted when he was a child.
As for Roger's music I recall seeing scores of, I think, solo piano music in the public library at Alfreton...- but that was 40 years ago!
