Richard Layton (organist)

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

Life

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 and left £633 15s () to his wife, Eliza.

Appointments

• Organist of St Martin's Church, Stamford 1836 - ca. 1876
• Organist of St Mary's Church, Stamford
• Organist of St George's Church, Stamford ca. 1878

Works

He wrote

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

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