Richard Layton (organist)

Richard Layton (1815 – 21 March 1893) was an organist and composer based in Stamford, Lincolnshire.

Life

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He was born in Peterborough in 1815, the son of Richard Layton (1786 - 1874), the Sexton of Peterborough Cathedral, and Martha Frisby. He was baptised on 26 March 1815.

He was a dealer in musical instruments based in Stamford, Lincolnshire.

He died on 21 March 1893[1] and left £633 15s (equivalent to £88,785 in 2023)[2] to his wife, Eliza.[3]

Appointments

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Works

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He wrote

  • Hark the brazen trumpet sounds. 1841[5]
  • The Rosy Morn. 1843[6]
  • Star of Hope Polka[7]
  • Song of the Snow (words by S.L. Moore). 1873.
  • Old Lindum Polka.

References

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  1. ^ Grantham Journal - Saturday 25 March 1893. p.6. Stamford
  2. ^ UK Retail Price Index inflation figures are based on data from Clark, Gregory (2017). "The Annual RPI and Average Earnings for Britain, 1209 to Present (New Series)". MeasuringWorth. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  3. ^ England and Wales, National Probate Calendar. Probate, London. 5 May 1893
  4. ^ Stamford Mercury. Friday 1 July 1836. p.3.
  5. ^ Stamford Mercury. Friday 30 April 1841
  6. ^ Lincolnshire Chronicle - Friday 25 August 1843
  7. ^ Nottinghamshire Guardian. Saturday 8 October 1887. p.7. Local Notes and Queries