Education
Lawton was educated at Rugby, Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge and Ripon College Cuddesdon. And ordained in 1938.
Lawton was educated at Rugby, Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge and Ripon College Cuddesdon. And ordained in 1938.
He was a Curate at Street Dunstan, Edgehill (1937-1940). Vicar of Street Anne Wigan (1940-1956), Street Luke, Southport (1956-1960) and Kirkby (1960-1969). And Canon Diocesan of Liverpool (1963-1987).