Here he is seen with Gustav Holst. Leith Hill Festival is founded by his sister, Margaret. RVW encourages local choirs. Guides the festival until 1953. Continues collecting folk songs.
Begins work on 'A Sea Symphony' also to words by Whitman.
Edits 'Welcome Songs' for the Purcell Society. Moves to 13 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea. The English Hymnal' published. Composes 'Norfolk Rhapsody' 1907 First performance of 'Towards the Unknown Region' at Leeds Festival. 1908 Composes 'String Quartet in G Minor'.