Langdon Colbourne (15 September 1835 – 16 September 1889) was an English cathedral organist, who served at Hereford Cathedral.The Succession of Organists. Watkins Shaw
Background
Colbourne was born in Hackney, London, the son of Thomas Colborne and Elizabeth Hobson.Cambridge University Alumni, 1261-1900 He was baptised at an independent (nonconformist) church in November 1835.England & Wales, Non-Conformist and Non-Parochial Registers, 1567-1970
He studied organ under George Cooper. He died in Hereford in 1889 aged 54.
Career
Organist of: St. Michael's College, Tenbury 1860–1874 Beverley Minster 1874–1875 Wigan Parish Church 1875–1877 Dorking Parish Church 1877–1880 Hereford Cathedral 1880-1889
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