John Fawcett (of Bolton)

For his son, see John Fawcett (organist).
For other people named John Fawcett, see John Fawcett.

John Fawcett (of Bolton) (8 December 1789 – 26 October 1867) began in life as a shoemaker but taught himself to be a musician. In 1825, Fawcett moved to Bolton, in Lancashire, and became an organist, choir leader, and composer.[1]

References

  1. Sally Drage, 'John Fawcett of Bolton: the changing face of psalmody', http://www.wgma.org.uk/Articles/Fawcett.htm

External links

Buried in Tonge Cemetery Bury Rd, Bolton


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