Margaret Frogson

Margaret Frogson MBE is an English musician and businesswoman.

Life and career

Frogson was born in Covenham, Lincolnshire.[1] In 1983, she co-founded Windblowers, a musical instrument shop, in Nottingham.[2] In 2022, the shop closed, after operating for 40 years.[3] In December 2022, the shop was purchased by new owners, and reopened in Beeston.[4]

In 1987, Frogson founded Nottingham Symphonic Winds, a charity musical ensemble.[5]

Awards

References

  1. ^ "A perfect fit for the Palace".
  2. ^ Barry, Caroline (2022-05-07). "Fears of 'the unthinkable' as popular city shop could close". Nottinghamshire Live. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
  3. ^ "Nottingham music shop set to close after nearly 40 years". BBC News. 2022-05-06. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
  4. ^ Barry, Caroline (2022-12-06). "Fans delighted as historic Nottingham music shop reopens". Nottinghamshire Live. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
  5. ^ "Home". Nottingham Symphonic Winds. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
  6. ^ "June 2016". Music for Everyone. 2016-06-16. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
  7. ^ Barry, Caroline (2022-05-07). "Fears of 'the unthinkable' as popular city shop could close". Nottinghamshire Live. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
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