Richard Wainwright (1757 – 20 August 1825) was an English church organist and composer, son of
John Wainwright. He was an organist at
St Ann's in Manchester, and succeeded his brother
Robert as organist at the Manchester Collegiate Church (later
Manchester Cathedral
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) in 1775. Following Robert's death in 1782, Richard once again succeeded him, this time as organist at St Peter's in
Liverpool. After spending some time in
Preston
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Places
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and then at St James in
Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Richard returned to St Peters in 1813 and remained there until his death.
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He published a collection of hymns as well as several songs, the most popular of which was ''Life's a bumper''.
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1757 births
1825 deaths
English composers
English organists
British male organists