Langdon Colborne Explained

Langdon Colbourne (15 September 1835 – 16 September 1889) was an English cathedral organist, who served at Hereford Cathedral.^[1]

Background

Colbourne was born in Hackney, London, the son of Thomas Colborne and Elizabeth Hobson.^[2] He was baptised at an independent (nonconformist) church in November 1835.^[3]

He studied organ under George Cooper. He died in Hereford in 1889 aged 54.^[2]

Career

Organist of:^[2]

• 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

Notes and References

1. The Succession of Organists. Watkins Shaw
2. Cambridge University Alumni, 1261-1900
3. England & Wales, Non-Conformist and Non-Parochial Registers, 1567-1970