Laura Wilson Barker (1819 - 1905)

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A violinist, studied with Cipriani Potte. Barker taught music at the York School for the Blind. The Sunday musical soirees held by Mr and Mrs Taylor were attended by many great celebrities, after the death of her husband she retired to Coleshill devoting herself to composing songs. The third daughter of the Rev. Thomas Barker.

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Born: 6 March 1819 in Yorkshire

Died: 22 May 1905