I've been tracing the last few months of Harry's life (all quoted are form Era Magazine unless otherwise stated):

Jan 1870
Fifth year of his Concert Company's tour of the UK begins, starting in Edinburgh (where Fanny Edwards sang 'Murmur of the Shell').

Known Venues: Edinburgh, Gt. Yarmouth, Ipswich, Gravesend, Falmouth, Folkestone, Bristol, Aberdare, Hereford, Bury (Lancs.), Dublin.

Nov 6 1870 - Dublin
"In Dublin Mr. Clifton spent much of his early life and in Dublin he has achieved both fame and success. His occasional visits to his old home are always welcome."

Known Venues: Accrington, Bradford, Bacup, Bridgewater.

Sep 10 1871
"Harry Clifton - This favourite vocalist, author and composer leaves for a time the scenes of his early triumph, and early in '72, under the management of Mr F.J.Cooper, business director for Colonel Holmes Gorver, sails for New York, California, Japan, the Sandwich Islands and Australia."

Dec 10 1871
"Unfortunately, the 'Prince of Comics' was suffering from a severe cold, and after a couple of unuccessful attempts, had to retire for the evening."

Feb 1872
Known Venues: Bedford, Gt Yarmouth.

Apr 21
"Mr Redfern Hollins, Tenor, and Miss Annie Kinniard [sic], Soprano, conclude their third season with Harry Clifton's Concert Company on May 4th, when they will be at Liberty to accept Engagements."

May 3 - Bath Assembly Rooms
"On the 3d inst. Mr Harry Clifton and his talented party gave a farewell concert at these rooms."

July 21
Announcement of Harry's death.


There are no announcements of any new songs throughout this period.

The Bath 'farewell' concert is aptly named - it appears to be his last.

Did he go on his 'world trip'? Was it strictly a business venture, or for health reasons?

Did Hollins and Kinnaird jump ship because they realised there would be no more tours?