Rawsthorne

British

/ ˈrɔːsˌθɔːn /

noun

Alan . 1905–71, English composer, whose works include three symphonies, several concertos, and a set of Symphonic Studies (1939)

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But in the aftermath, the slip was lost, so Mrs Rawsthorne never found out where her baby boy was.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2024

Apprentice electrician Brian Rawsthorne was one of 11 men working deep under the ground in Golborne Colliery's Plodder Seam on 18 March 1979.

From BBC ● Feb. 29, 2024

There are various typical musical interpolations and a very fine score composed and orchestrated by Alan Rawsthorne.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2020

You will hear nursery tunes, clocks and all kinds of animals in works by Robert Elmore, Pietro Yon, Joseph Haydn, Noel Rawsthorne, Camille Saint-Saëns and others.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 25, 2016

On Monday morning, the 27th of May, it was agreed that Captains Ogle and Rawsthorne should make a sally.

From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 by John Roby

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