Ray was my predecessor as organist and choirmaster at St. Mary’s, Horncastle.
He was an amazing man for whom I had the greatest respect. As well as being an accomplished musician, he had a wealth of knowledge about local history and was a known authority on the Lincolnshire dialect. You can listen to some of his recordings below.
Ray’s son, John has kindly supplied a biography.
It’s a fascinating read and very much a story of a man of his generation.
A Selection of Ray’s Dialect Recordings
- Lincolnshire Humour
2. The Joys of Heaven
3. The Old Yeo
4. Song – The Old Farmer of Tetford
5. Song – We’re all Jolly Fellows
6. Praise the Lord
7. Song – Horncastle Fair
Christopher Hinkins 