@britishcomposers @classicalmusic The #britishcomposer #williamhorsley was born on this day (18th Oct) in 1774. Although his compositions were numerous (including 3 symphonies) he's probably best known now for his hymn "There is a green hill far away" - who remembers signing this at school?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_ZKngaQNDA
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