Allan's Illustrated Edition of Tyneside Songs and Readings

Allan's Illustrated Edition of Tyneside Songs and Readings
Author Thomas Allan
Country United Kingdom
Language English (Geordie dialect)
Publisher Thomas Allan
Publication date
1891
Media type Print
Pages approx. 600 pages

Allan's Illustrated Edition of Tyneside Songs and Readings is a book of Tyneside popular and traditional songs consisting of approximately 400 song lyrics on over 600 pages, published in 1891. It was reprinted in 1972 by Frank Graham, Newcastle upon Tyne, with an introduction by David Harker.

Publication of Tyneside Songs

In 1862 Thomas Allan published the first book in this series, which was called "Tyneside songs". The first edition was very small and covered mainly songs of Edward “Ned” Corvan and George "Geordie" Ridley.

Over the years he developed the book, adding to it, until eventually it became an extremely large volume with almost 600 pages and contained 400 songs. The name was changed to Allan's Tyneside Songs, and the contents increased to cover not just the songs but details and histories of them, their writers and singers. As it developed the theme changed from one of solely popular songs to encompass many older traditional songs, aiming to spread the popularity of the book to a wider audience. It is now an invaluable source of historical reference providing wealth of information.

The second edition followed in the following year of 1863.

1864 saw the third edition now entitled "A choice collection of Tyneside songs by E. Corvan, G. Ridley, J.P. Robson, R Emery ... etc.”.

1872, a further edition was published.

The edition of 1873 was called "A choice collection of Tyneside songs by Wilson, Corvan, Mitford, Gilchrist, Robson, Harrison, Emery, Ridley, Oliver, Shield, &c,. &c., &c. with lives of the authors illustrated with views of the town and portraits of the poets and eccentrics of Newcastle." It was published by Allan, 62 Dean Street, Newcastle upon Tyne: & 16 Collingwood Street, North Shields. ("Ralph Allan, Tyne Street, Newcastle upon Tyne" was also mentioned on the cover, possibly as a seller)[1]

The final edition was published in 1891 and was now called “Allan's illustrative edition of Tyneside Songs and readings with lives, portraits and autographs of the writers and notes on the songs. Revised edition." The publisher was Thomas & George Allan, 18 Blackett Street and 34 Collingwood Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, and the cover stated that it was "Sold by W Allan, 80 Grainger Street & B Allan, North Shields: & W Scott of London."[2]

Publication

It is, as the title suggests, a collection of songs which would have been popular, or topical, at the date of publication. There is a considerable amount of additional material relating to biographies and very interesting articles on the lives of the authors, together with historical comments of the day which had influenced them in their choices of songs.

Contents

The contents of the final (1891) edition are:

page title songwriter tune comments Notes Ref

vContents (pages "v" to "x")
v Part I – introduction
vIntroductory Note
vi to xviContents
1Part II – The main section
1(Weel May) The Keel RowTraditional – before 1760¹
1a mention ofJoihn StokoeWriting in the Monthly Chronicle ³
1a mention ofWilliam ShieldA famous Swalwell musician³
1a mention ofJoseph RitsonRitson's " Northumberland Garland" 1703
1(Weel May) The Keel RowStreet version
2Waggoner (The)not given
2Bobby ShaftoeTraditional¹
2a mention ofWilliam Brockie³
2a mention ofCuthbert SharpThe Bishoprick Garland 1834³
3Bonny Pit Laddie (The)not given
3a mention ofJoseph RitsonNorthumberland Garland or Newcastle Nightingale³
4Bonny Keel Laddie (The)unknown
4a mention ofRichard Oliver Heslopfrom "Northumberland Words"³
5Ride through Sandgatenot givenfragment of old rhyme about the siege of 1644
5a mention ofCuthbert SharpThe Bishoprick Garland 1834³
5Collier's Wedding – (The)Edward Chicken
5Short bioEdward Chicken
5a mention ofMr W CallPublished a new version of the song in 1829³
8My Eppie not given
8a mention ofWilliam Brockie³
9Northumbrian's Sigh for his Native Country (The)
9Sair Fail'd, Hinneynot givenVariation on "The awd man to the oak tree"
10a mention ofCuthbert SharpThe Bishoprick Garland 1834³
10Old Man and the Oak (The)not givenVariation on "Sair Fail'd, Hinney"from Ritson, in "Gammer Gurton's Garland
10a mention ofJoseph RitsonGammer Gurton's Garland³
10Short bioThomas Whittle
11William Carstairs, SchoolmasterThomas Whittleon one of his contemporaries
11Short bioWilliam Carstairs
12Sawney Ogilby's Duel with his WifeThomas Whittle
13Little Moody, Razor-setter Thomas Whittle
15Jesmond Dene ³a mention of – and Lord Armstrong³
15Short bioPhill “Primrose” Hodgson
15Une BagatellePhill “Primrose” Hodgson
15Jessamond MillPhill “Primrose” Hodgson
16Pandon Deneoriginally named as "Bosalinda" – or "Rosalinda" May have been a Miss Harrey of NewcastleA-G2
18Short bioJohn Cunningham
19Elegy on a Pile of Ruins – Extract from John CunninghamNo….tho' the palace bar her golden gate
19Death of John Cunningham – (Lament on the)Robert Gilchrist
20Holiday Gown John Cunningham
21North Shields Song (A)not given
22Alice Marley – (A new song made on)unknownAn Alewife at Pictree, near Chester-le-Street
23Donocht Head George PickeringYe Banks and Braes
23Short bioGeorge Pickering
25Collier's Rant (The)unknown
25a mention ofSir Cuthbert Sharp³
27Little P. D (The)unknownor "Little Pee Dee"
27a mention ofG Angus, printers of The Side, NewcastleNewcastle Garland, printed about 1805³
28Dol Li A unknownA song famous in Newcastle about the years 1792-8-4.
29A You A, Hinny Burd unknown
31Tyne – (The Water of)unknown
31a mention ofSir C Sharpcomments on the River Tyne³
31South Shields Song (A)not givenSir Cuthbert Sharp
32a mention ofCuthbert SharpThe Bishoprick Garland 1834³
32Blow the Wind Southerly – (a variation)unknownSunderland Sailors' Rhymes
32a mention ofJ MarshallNorthern Minstrel, 1806–07³
32Short bioJohn Gibson
32Short bioWilliam Brockie
32Tyne (The) – song number 1John GibsonRoll on thy way, thrice happy Tyne
33Brandling – Family Motto not givenfrom Sharp's "Bishopric Garland"
33a mention ofCuthbert SharpThe Bishoprick Garland 1834³
34Brandling and Ridley not given
34Short bioThomas Thompson
35a mention ofJohn Howard (J. H.)³
36Reply to John HowardThomas Thompson
37Sonnet – To Thomas Thompson on his late address to J. HowardJ. Ingo
38Election Song, 1812 Thomas Thompson
40Report on the death ofThomas ThompsonFrom the Newcastle Weekly Chronicle – 14 January 1816
41Thomas Thompson – (Lament for)maybe by Robert GilchristTommy Thompson – (compoted Extemire)
42Short bioRobert Gilchrist
42Short bioThomas Thompson's family
43a mention ofThomas WilsonThomas Wilson³
43Short bioJames Clephenauthor of "Over the Churchyard Wall"
45New Keel Row (The)T Thompson
47Canny Newcastle Thomas Thompson
47a mention ofDr B S Watsonauthor of "A gossip about songs"³
47a mention ofSir Matthew White Ridley of HeatonMP for Newcastle to 1813³
50Jemmy Joneson's WhurryThomas Thompson
50mention ofRichard Oliver Heslop³
51Short bioThe Tyne ferries
54Short bioWilliam Purvis (Blind Willie)
54Blind Willie – (Lament for) – Extract fromThomas Thompson
54Short bioJoihn Stokoeabout Blind Willie in "The North Country Garland of Song"
55Broom Buzzems – (or Buy Broom Busoms) maybe William Purvis (Blind Willie)
56Broom Buzzems – (Extra Verses added by Blind Willie) William Purvis (Blind Willie)
57Tarum Tickle, tan dum – A Rhyme by Blind WillieWilliam Purvis (Blind Willie)
59Blind Willie's Death – (Epitaph to)Robert Gilchrist
60Bards of the Tyne (The)Charles Purvis
61Reply to Bards of the Tyne
61Newcastle Bellman (The)John Shieldin which the Tyne Mercury was held up to ridicule
61a mention ofJames Stawpert³
61Short bioCharles Purvis
62Oxygen Gas ³John ShieldA mention of³
62Short bioJohn Shield
62Blackett's Field – Extract fromJohn Shield
62O No, My Love, No – Extract fromJohn Shield
63Delia's Answer – Extract fromJohn Shield
63To Delia – Extract fromShields ????
64Short bioJohn Shield's Family
65a mention ofDr Clark³
65In Defence of the Name of Jack John ShieldAddressed to Miss Carry of Dunston
67Poor Tom, the Blind Boy John Shield
68Vanished Rose Restored – (The)John ShieldSung by Mr Frith at the Newcastle Concerts
69Bonny Geatsiders 1805 (The) – in praise of the Gateshead VolunteersJohn ShieldBob Crankeyunder the command of Cuthbert Ellison, Esq., of Hebburn
71My Lord 'Size – or Newcastle in an Uproar John Shieldalternate title "Newcastle in an Uproar"
74Bob Cranky's AdieuJohn ShieldThe Soldiers AdieuSet to music by Thomas Train and sung by him at many public dinners
74a mention ofThomas Train – of Gateshead³
76Short bioStephen KembleFormer manager of the Theatre Royal, Newcastle
76Barber's News – (The) – or Shields in an Uproar John ShieldO' the Golden Days of Good Queen Bess
81Short bioCull Billy, alias Silly Billy
82Cull Billy's Prize Robert Emery
83descriptions of places on map opposite
84Map of Newcastle
84Short bioJohn Selkirk
85Bob CrankyJohn Selkirk
85a mention ofJohn MarshallNorthern Minstrel, 1806–07³
86Report on the death ofJohn SelkirkA report from the Newcastle Chronicle, 18 November 1843
88Bob Cranky's 'Size SundayJohn Selkirk
88a mention ofWilliam Henderson Dawson³
91Bob Cranky's ComplaintJohn Selkirk
93Swalwell HoppingJohn SelkirkPaddy's Wedding
96Bob Cranky's Leum'nation Neet John Selkirk
99Short bioJames Stawpert
100John Diggons – Extract fromJames Stawpert
100Trafalgar's Battle – Extract fromJames Stawpert
100Newcastle Fair October 1811 – or The Pitman Drinking JackeyJames Stawpert
102Pitman's Revenge against Bonaparte – (The)George CameronA-C1
102Short bioGeorge Cameron
106Short bioHenry Robson
106a mention ofJohn Collingwood Bruce and John Stokoe (editors)Northumbrian Minstrelsy: a collection of the ballads, melodies, and small-pipe tunes of Northumbria³
107a mention ofRobert Emery³
107a mention ofG Angus, printers of The Side, Newcastle³
107Colliers' Pay Week (The)Henry RobsonA Picture of Benwell Pit Life about the year 1800
114Sandgate Lassie's Lament (The)Henry RobsonThe Bonnie Pit Laddie
115Till the Tide cums in Henry Robson
116Ma' Canny Hinnyunknown
117Children's Rhymes
117Rain, rain, gan awayanon
117Keel-bully, keel-bully, ploat yor geeseanon
118Sunderland Song – (A)not given
118a mention ofCuthbert SharpThe Bishoprick Garland 1834³
118Andrew Carrnot given
118Northern Nursery Songnot given
118a mention ofCuthbert SharpThe Bishoprick Garland 1834³
119Short bioWilliam Stephenson (senior)
120Retrospect – (The) William Stephenson (senior)
120Age of Eighty William Stephenson (senior)
121Quayside Shaver – (The)William Stephenson (senior)
123Skipper's Wedding – (The) William Stephenson (senior)previously named "The Invitation"
126Newcastle on Saturday NightWilliam Stephenson (senior)Fr-Tune08
128Short bioJohn Leonard
129Lines on William Pitt – Extract from John Leonard
130Winlaton Hoppin' John Leonard
132Short bioWilliam Mitford
132a mention ofJ MarshallNewcastle Songster - by J. Marshall³
133X. Y. Z. (a mention only)William Mitford³
134North Pole – (The) – Extract from William Mitford
134Newcastle Landlords 1834 – Extract from William Watson
135William Mitford – (Acrostic on)Robert Emery
136Tyne FairWilliam Mitfordcommemoration the winter of 1813–14 when the Tyne was frozen over for three weeks
138X. Y. Z. At Newcastle Races, 1814 (or Pitmen's Luck)William Mitford
141Cappy – or The Pitman's DogWilliam Mitford – according to Allan's Chapter of Donkeys
143Pitman's Courtship – (The)William MitfordThe night before Larry was stretched
145Mayor of Bordeaux (The) – or Mally 's Mistake William Mitford
147Pitman's Skellyscope (The)William MitfordFr-Tune07
147a mention ofSir David Brewster His invention, the Kaleidoscope first came out c1820³
149Wonderful Gutter (The)William Mitfordover the argument between rail or canal
151Bewildered Skipper (The)William MitfordThe bewildered maid
151Sandgate Girl's Lamentation (The)unknown
153Half-Drowned Skipper (The) – from page 153 ³unknownChapter of Donkeys
154Wreckenton Hiring unknown
156Canny Sheels John MorrisonFirst appeared in Davidson of Alnwick's collection of Tyneside Songs 1840
156a mention ofWilliam DavisonWilliam Davison of Alnwick's collection of Tyneside Songs, 1840³
156Permanent Yeast ³John Morrisona mention only³
158Coaly Tyne unknownAuld Lang SyneWritten during the trial of Queen Caroline in 1820. (See last verse.)
160Walker Pits unknownOff She Goes
160Fisher's Garland – (The)Robert Roxby & Thomas Doubledaypublished 1841
160Short bioRobert Roxby
160Short bioThomas Doubleday
161Auld Fisher's Lament (The) ³Robert Roxby & Thomas Doubledaya mention only³
161Auld Fisher's Last Wish – (The) Robert Roxby & Thomas DoubledayMy love is newly listed
162a mention ofDr B S Watsonauthor of "A gossip about songs"³
162Coquet SideRobert Roxby & Thomas DoubledayThey may rail at this life
164Auld Fisher's Fareweel to Coquet – (The) Robert Roxby & Thomas DoubledayGramachree
166Coquet for Ever – (The)Robert Roxby & Thomas DoubledayOh, Whistle and I'll come to you, my lad
167Impatient Lassie – (The)Robert Anderson – probablyLow down in the broom
167a mention ofRobert AndersonCumberland Ballads³
167Short bioRobert Anderson
169Short bioRobert Gilchrist
170Gothalbert and Hisanna – Extract from Robert Gilchrist
171Gothalbert of the Tyne Robert Gilchrist
172Zion's Hill – Extract from Robert Gilchrist
172Bethlehem's Star – Extract from Robert Gilchrist
172St. Nicholas' Church – (On) Robert Gilchrist
174Petition from the old House in Shieldfield Robert Gilchrist
175Poetic Fragments Robert Gilchrist
176Sonnet on the Shortest Day Robert Gilchrist
176Clennell's Lines on Robert Gilchrist's Death . John Luke Clennell
177Collier's Keek at the Nation (The)Robert Gilchrist
179Short bioBold Archy – Archy Henderson
179On the Death of Bold Archy Robert Gilchrist
180Bold Archy Drownded Robert GilchristThe Bold Dragoon
181Short bioWilliam Scott
182Voyage To Lunnin (A)Robert Gilchrist
186Amphitrite – (The)Robert Gilchrist
188Blind Willie Singin' Robert GilchristJemmy Joneson's Whurryactually named as Blind Willie's Singing in this book
188short bioWilliam Purvis (Blind Willie)
190Lamentation on the Death of Captain Benjamin Starkey – (The)Robert Gilchrist
190Short bioCaptain Benjamin Starkey
191a mention ofCuckoo JackJohn Wilson alias Cuckoo Jack³
192Blind Willie's Death (or Deeth)Robert NunnJemmy Joneson's Whurrywas wrongly attributed to Robert Gilchrist for many years
194a mention ofRobert Nunn³
194More Innovations Robert GilchristThe Bold Dragoon
196Short bioauthor of The Corn Market – (Robert Gilchrist)
196Corn Market (The) – A Lamentunknown – possibly (Gilchrist)The Bold Dragoonfirst appeared in Fordyce's Collection (1842) – Allan guesses the author is Robert Gilchrist
198Short bioJames Morrison
199Burdon's Address to the cavalry – A parodyJames MorrisonScots Wha Hae
199Short bioThomas Burdon, Lieut. Colonel of the Tyne Hussarssoon to be knighted by the Prince Regent in May 1816
200Newcastle Noodles (The)James MorrisonCanny Newcassel
200a mention of Charles John Brandling³
202Green's BalloonunknownBarbara Bell
202a mention ofMr (or Messrs) Green³
204Short bioWilliam Watson
206Newcassel RacesWilliam Watson
208Thumping Luck William WatsonGang Nae Mair to Yon Toon
210Dance To Thy DaddyWilliam WatsonThe Little Fishy
211Newcastle Landlords 1834William Watson
215Short bioWilliam Armstrong
216Jenny Howlett (The) – or Lizzie Mudie's GhostWilliam Armstrong
217Baboon (The)William Armstrong
218Glister (The)William Armstrong
219Floatin' Gunstan – (The)William ArmstrongDerry DownAbout a "Floating Grindstone"
220Skipper in the Mist (The)William ArmstrongDerry Down
221Billy Oliver's Ramble (Between Benwell and Newcastle)anonfirst appeared in "The Shields Song Book" of 1826
221My Nyem is Willy Dixon ³not givena mention only – A parody on Billy Oliver's Ramble. It appeared in The Tyne Songster³
223Devil (The) – or The Nanny Goatanon
223The Shields Song Book ³printed by C. W. Barnesa mention only³
225Cliffs of Virginia (The)anonDrops of Brandyfirst appeared in "The Shields Song Book" of 1826
227Skipper's Mistake (The)ArmstrongChapter of AccidentsF-A1
228Short bioWilliam Oliver
229To the Mechanics' Institute of Newcastle upon TyneWilliam Oliver
229To the memory of Riego, the Spanish patriot ³William Olivera mention only³
229England, Awake ³William Olivera mention only³
230Various addresses to Corinthian Society – Extract from
230given on 4 June 1827D.H. (possibly David Hobkirk)
230given on 29 August 1827P. G. (possibly P. Galloway)
231given on 21 May 1830unknown (possibly Thomas Thompson)
231given on possibly 4 Dec 1830W. O. (possibly William Oliver)
231Alexander Donkin (Lines on the Death of) – Extract from W. O. possibly William Oliver 12 Feb 1825
232Alexander Donkin – (A Lament on the death of)P. G. (possibly P. Galloway)
232Richard Young, who died 4 November 1831, aged 29 – (To the Memory of)William Oliver
232Richard Young – (To the Memory of)P. G. (possibly P. Galloway)
232R. Young – (To the Memory of)D.H. (possibly David Hobkirk)
233J. Brandling, M.P. – (Lines on the Death of a)William Oliver
234Newcassel Props (The)William OliverThe Bold Dragoon
236a mention ofMr Wombwell and his animal show³
236Bonassus (The)William OliverJemmy Joneson's Whurry
238Tim Tunbelly William Oliver
240Newcastle Millers – (The)William OliverThe Bold Dragoona prize fight on Barlow Fell in which Jim Wallace beat Tm Dunn 1824
241Lament – (The)William OliverThe Bold Dragoon
243New Markets (The) (or Newcastle Improvements)William OliverCanny Newcassel
244Short bioR. Charlton
245Newcastle ImprovementsR.Charlton
246Newgate Street Petition to Mr. Mayor (The)anon – but suggested as John Shield
250Short bioThomas Marshall
251Euphy's CoronationThomas MarshallArthur McBride
253Blind Willie v. Billy Scott Thomas MarshallFie, let's away to the bridal
255Tars and Skippers Thomas MarshallDerry Down
257Keel Row (Weel May The Keel Row – that get's the Bairns their Breed)Thomas Marshall
258Short bioThomas Wilson
259Market Day – (The) – Extract from Thomas Wilson
260Pitman's Pay – Extract from Thomas Wilson
261a mention ofWilliam Henderson Dawsona tribute to Thomas Wilson³
261Petition of an Old Apple Tree – Extract from Thomas Wilson
262Moose – (Lines on a) – Extract fromThomas Wilson
262Long, long agoThomas Wilson
262lines on an Old Arm Chair – Extrasc fromThomas Wilson
264a mention of ³A typical washing day³
264Washing-Day – (The)Thomas WilsonNae luck aboot the hoose
266Carter's Well Thomas WilsonMrs Johnson
268Opening of the Newcastle and Carlisle RailwayThomas Wilsonon 18 June 1888
270Movement – (The) Thomas Wilson
272Pea Jacket – (The) Thomas Wilson
273Glance at Polly Technic (A)Thomas Wilson
275Market Day – (The)Thomas Wilson
277Coal Trade (The)unknownThe Keel RowBr S6
279a mention ofT W Beaumont³
279a mention ofRobert Surtees³
279Colours – (The) maybe Robert Surtees
281Short bioDavid Ross Lietch
281Red Eric and Lord Delaval David Ross Lietch
283Short bioJohn Jack Dent
283Lines to Joe Wilson – Extract from John Jack Denton seeing Joe Wilson's portrait in Mr. France's window
284Cliffs of Old Tynemouth – (The)David Ross LietchThe Meeting of the Waters
284Short bioRobert Emery
286Great Frost on River Tyne – Extract from Robert EmeryThomas Binney completed the verses
286Short bioThomas Binney
287Trip to WarkworthRobert EmeryWritten for the employees of Lambert's Printers for their "works trip"
289Canny Sheels ³John Morrisona mention of³
289Answer to Canny Sheels – Extract from Robert Emery
289Song on opening of New Fish Market – Extract from Robert Emeryon the occasion of the fishwives being removed from their open stand on the Sandhill to the new covered market
290Short bioMetcalfe Ross
290Robert Emery – (Address to)Metcalfe Ross
290Jean Jamieson's Ghost ³Robert Emerya mention of³
290Robert Emery – Acrostic on Joe Wilson
290Lines to Miss Bell – Extract from Robert GilchristThe daughter of John Bell Junior
291Hydrophobia – or The Skipper and the Quaker Robert EmeryGood Morrow to your Nightcap
293Hackney Coach Customers – or Newcastle WondersRobert Emery
294Pitman's Ramble (The)Robert EmeryThe Kebuckstane Wedding
296King Willy's Coronation Robert Emery
296Sandhill Wine Pant – (The)Robert Emery
297Songs on George IV.'s Coronation – Extract from Robert Emery
299Sandgate Pant – or Jane Jemieson's GhostRobert EmeryTo be a Butterfly
300Baggy Nanny – or The Pitman's FrolicRobert EmeryThe Kebuckstane Wedding
302Skipper's Visit to the Polytechnic – (The) Robert Emery
305Mally and the Prophet Robert EmeryBarbara Bell
307Curds-and-cream House Ghost – (The)Robert EmeryWalker, the Twopenny Poetman
308Wizard of the North – (The) – or The Mystic Policeman Robert EmeryHurrah for the bonnets o' Bonnie Dundee
308Short bioJohn ElliottSuperintendent of Gateshead Police c1890
310Owl (The)Robert EmeryX. Y. Z.
310Short bioMr T Waller Watson
310Short bioThomas CarrCaptain of the Watch 1823
312Skipper's Dream (The)T Moor
312Short bioT Moor
313Short bioWilliam Stephenson (junior)
313Beggars' Wedding – (The) ³William Stephenson (junior)a mention of³
314Lass that shed a tear for me (The) ³William Stephenson (junior)a mention of³
314Ellen – Extract from William Stephenson (junior)Robin Adair
314Beggars' Wedding – (The) William Stephenson (junior)Quayside Shaver
316Sandhill Monkey (The)William Stephenson (junior)Drops of Brandy
318Merry Lads of Gyetshead William Stephenson (junior)Sunny Banks of Scotland
319Short bioRobert Nunn
320Sandgate Lassie's Lament (The) – Extract from Robert EmeryThe death of Bobby Nunn is mentioned in the song
320Death of Bobby NunnRobert Emerymentioned in "The Sandgate Lassie's Lament"
321Roby's Wife's LamentationRobert Nunn
322Lines on Hawthorn's Trip – Extract from Robert Nunn
323Nunn, Acrostic onJoe Wilson
323Pitman and the Blackin' – (The)Robert NunnThe Coal-Hole
323Poor auld horse (The) ³Robert Nunna mention of³
323Quarter of currans (The) ³Robert Nunna mention of³
325Newcastle Lad – (The) – or Newcastle is My Native PlaceRobert NunnAnd sae wi we yet
326Luckey's DreamRobert NunnCaller Fairsometimes Luckey, Lukey or Lucky
329Short historySt. Nicholas' Church
329Riddle of St Nicholas' (The)Ben Jonson
329St. Nicholas' Church Robert Nunn
331Keelman's Reasons for Attending Church – (The)Robert NunnJemmy Joneson's Whurry
333Sandgate Lass on the Ropery Bank (The)Robert NunnThe Skipper's Wedding
333Short bioRopery Bank
335Drucken Bella Roy, O ! Robert NunnDuncan M'Callaghan
335Short bioBella Roy
336JockerRobert NunnO? Gin I Had Her
338Fiery Clock-fyece (The)Robert NunnThe Coal-hole
340Sandgate Wife's Nurse Song Robert Nunn
341Short bioJohn Brodie Gilroy
342Noodle – (The)John Brodie GilroyJeannette and Jeannot
343Short bioJohn Peacock
343a mention ofMr William Brockie³
343Marsden RockJohn PeacockJockey to the fair
343Short bioMarsden Rock
345short bioJoseph Philip Robson
347Parting Address to the People of Tyneside – Extract from Joseph Philip Robson
347In memory of Joseph Philip RobsonMr Joseph McGill
347Joseph Philip Robson, Acrostic on Joe Wilson
348Exile's Return – (The)Joseph Philip Robson
348Lays of the Tyne Exile – Extract from Joseph Philip Robson
348Departure (The) ³Joseph Philip Robsona mention only³
348In Childhood we Wander ³Joseph Philip Robsona mention only³
348Farewell, Fair Fields ³Joseph Philip Robsona mention only³
348Maid of my Bosom ³Joseph Philip Robsona mention only³
348Banks o' Tyne ³Joseph Philip Robsona mention only³
348Return (The) ³Joseph Philip Robsona mention only³
349Banks o' TyneJoseph Philip RobsonThe Keel Row
350Wonderful Tallygrip – (The)Joseph Philip RobsonBarbara Bell
352When we were at the SkuelJoseph Philip RobsonNae luck aboot the hoose
352Dom'nee lo'ed the "Quaker's Wife – (The)Joseph Philip Robson
354Polly's Nickstick J P Robson
359High Level Bridge (The)J P RobsonDrops of Brandy
361Callerforney – A dialogueJ P RobsonAlley Croaker
363Pawnshop Bleezin' – (The)J P RobsonX. Y. Z.Mrs Potter's pawnshop, on The Side, Newcastle, was completely destroyed by fire, in 1849
366Use an' the Abuse -(The) – or The Pitmen an the preachersJ P RobsonCanny Newcassel
366Maw Marras, tyek wamin' be me J P Robson
368Days and Deeds of Shakspere J P RobsonThe Old English Gentleman
371Hamlick, Prince of Denton – Part FirstJ P RobsonMerrily dance the Quaker's wife
374Hamlick, Prince of Denton – Part SecondJ P RobsonMerrily dance the Quaker's wife
377Hamlick, Prince of Denton – Part ThirdJ P RobsonMerrily dance the Quaker's wife
379Pitman's Happy Times – (The)J P RobsonIn the days we went a' gipsying
381Horrid War i' Sangeyt – (The)J P RobsonThe King o' the Cannibal Islands
384Betty Beesley and her Wooden Man J P RobsonThe Bold Dragoon
387Short bioEdward Corvan
389a mention ofCatgut Jimpseudonym of Edward Corvan³
392Caller – (The) – Extract fromEdward Corvan
393a mention ofJoe Wilson³
393Corvan, Acrostic onJoe Wilson
394He Wad be a Noodle Edward CorvanGee, Wo Dobbin
395Toon Improvement Bill – (The) – or Ne Pleyce noo te playEdward Corvan
398Rise in Coals – (The)Edward Corvan
399Asstrilly – or The Pitman's Farewell Edward CorvanAll round my hat
401Asstrilly's Goold Fields – or Tommy Carr's LetterEdward CorvanMarble Halls
403Tommy Carr's Adventures in Asstrilly Edward Corvan
405Cullercoats Fish-Lass – (The)Edward CorvanLilie's a Lady
406Bobby the Boxer Edward CorvanPat's Curiosity Shop
409Warkworth Feast Edward CorvanMorpeth Jail
411Kipper'd Herrin' – (The)Edward Corvan
412Deeth o' Billy PurvisEdward CorvanJenny Jones
412Short bioWilliam Purvis (Blind Willie)
416Greet Bull-Dog O' Shields – (The)Edward CorvanHokey PokeyAbout the visit of HMS Bulldog
419Fishermen Hung the Monkey, O! – (The)Edward CorvanThe Tinker's WeddingThe Hartlepool monkey-hangers
421Comet – (The) – or The Skipper's Fright Edward CorvanPolly Parker, O
422Fire on the Kee – (The)Edward CorvanWor Jocker
426Chambers and WhiteEdward CorvanTrab, TrabA race between rowers Thomas White (London) and Robert Chambers (Newcastle)
428Deeth o' Cuckoo Jack – (The)Edward Corvan
428Short bioJohn Wilson alias Cuckoo Jack
430Wor Tyneside Champions Edward CorvanBilly Nat
432Queen has sent a Letter – (The) – or "The Hartley Calamity"Edward CorvanNo Irish need apply
434Queen's Visit to Cherbourg – (The)Edward CorvanThe Sly Old Fox
438Stagestruck Keelman Edward CorvanBob and Joan
439Soop Kitchin – (The)Edward CorvanLilie's a Lady
442Short bio ³The new High Level Bridge³
442High Level an' the Aud Bridge – (The)assume Edward Corvanvarious tunesA comic imaginary dialogue
444Cat-gut Jim – the Fiddler Edward CorvanAnd sae off wi' yepseudonym of Edward Corvan
446Short bioGeorge Ridley
448George Ridley – (Acrostic on)Joe Wilson
449Joey JonesGeorge RidleyPat of Mullingar
451Blaydon Races George RidleyBrighton
453short bioRobert ChambersChampion sculler
453Chambers George RidleyThe whole hog or none
454Sheels Lass for Me – (The)George RidleyThe whole hog or none
456Bobby Cure – (The)George RidleyThe perfect care
458Johnny Luik-UpGeorge RidleySally, come up
458short bioJohn HigginsTown Crier at the time
460Short bioJohn Spencer
460My name is Jack SpencerGeorge RidleyHamlet
461Stephenson Monument – (The)George RidleyJohn Barleycorn
464Short bioJames Rewcastle
464Jackey and JennyJames RewcastleCome, fie, let us a' to the bridal
466Short bioEdward Elliott
466Sheep-Killin' Dog – (The)Edward Elliott
468Whitley Camp Edward Elliott
470Short bioMichael Benson
470a mention ofJ Selkirk³
471Birth of Friendship's Star – (The)Michael Benson
473Short bioJoe Wilson
474Great Boat Race – (The)Joe Wilsona mention of³
474Row upon the stairs – (The)Joe Wilsona mention of³
474Gallowgate Lad – (The)Joe Wilsona mention of³
475Geordy, haud the bairnJoe Wilsona mention of³
476Aw Wish yor Muther wad Cum – or Wor Geordy's notions aboot men nursin' bairnsJoe WilsonThe Whasslin' Theef
478Dinnet Clash the Door Joe WilsonTramp, tramp
479Be Kind te me Dowtor Joe WilsonDie an aud maid
481Time that me Fethur wes Bad – (The)not givenCam hyem te yor childer an' me
482Short bioRalph Blackett
482Jimmy's DeethRalph Blackett
484short bioWilliam Henderson Dawson
484short bioStephenson's Monument
484a mention ofJ P Robson³
485Pitman's Tickor an' the Wag-at-the-Wa' – (The)William Henderson DawsonBarbara Allen
486Pitman's Visit to Stephenson's Monument – (The)William Henderson DawsonTallygrip
486short bioStephenson's Monument
489Short bioJohn Stephensonalso known as Wood-Legged Jack
489Jack's Wooden LegWilliam Henderson DawsonWonderful Tallygrip
491Short bioJohn Kelday Smith
491Whereivvor hae they gyen ? John Kelday SmithPerhaps she's on the railway
492Forst ov Owt ye Had – (The)John Kelday SmithWhen the kyo comes home
493Short bioMatthew Dryden
494Perseveer – or The Nine Oors Movemint Matthew DrydenNelly Ray
495Short bioJames Horsley
495Geordy's Dream – or the Sun and the MuenJames Horsleya mention of³
496Pilgrimage to Jesmond – (A) – Extract from James Horsley
496To the Angel of Death James Horsley
497She's Sumboddy's Bairn James Horsley
499Chinese Sailors in Newcastle – (The)James Horsley
501Short bioGeorge Charleton Barron
503Bill Smith at the Battle of Waterloo George Charleton Barron
504How Waterloo was wonGeorge Charleton Barron
505Short bioJohn Taylor
506Short bioHenry "Harry" Clasper
506Short bioand other rowers on the Tyne
507Henry "Harry" Clasper and his TestimonialJohn Taylor
509Flay Craw – (The) – or Pee Dee*s Mishap John TaylorWarkworth Feast
511a mention ofMarshall Cresswell³
511Short bioWilliam Dunbar
511Geordy's Pay – Extract fromWilliam Dunbar
512Nowt as Queer as Folks William Dunbar
512Short bioMarshall Cresswell
512Morpeth Lodgings Marshall Cresswell
513Part III – Living Writers
513Short bioRowland Harrison
513Coal Cartman – or Tm going down the Hill (The)Rowland Harrisona mention of³
513Drum Major (The)Rowland Harrisona mention of³
513Lass I met at Shields (The)Rowland Harrisona mention of³
513Death of Renforth (The)Rowland Harrisona mention of³
514Short bioGeordy Blacka character which he played
515Geordy BlackRowland Harrison
516Jack Simpson's Bairn Rowland Harrison
518Heh ye seen wor Cuddy? George GuthrieThe King o' the Cannibal Islands
518Short bioGeorge Guthrie
519Aw wish Pay Friday wad cum Mr (James) AndersonAw wish yor muther wud cum
519Short bioMr (James) Anderson
519a mention ofJoe Wilson³
522Cuddy Willy's DeethJoshua L. Bagnall
522Short bioJoshua L. Bagnall
524Short bioWilliam Maclachlan alias "Cuddy Willy"
524Tyne Exile's Lament (The)anonBanks o' the Dee
524short bioMr Crawhallpublisher of the illustrated "Beuk o* Newcassel Sangs by deceased writers"
525Bobbies an' the Dogs – (The)anon
525short bioon Dogcatching
527Short bioRobert ChambersChampion oarsman of the River Tyne and Thames
528Bob Chambers anonKiss me quick, and go
530short bioRichard Oliver Heslop
531Howdon for JarrowRichard Oliver HeslopChapter of Donkeys
532Newcastle Toon née MairRichard Oliver HeslopNae luck aboot the hoose
532Short bioErnest WilberforceFirst Bishop of Newcastle
533Tow for Nowt, A (Song) Richard Oliver Heslop
535Singin' Hinney – (The)Richard Oliver HeslopThe One-Horse Shay
537Tyneside Chorus – (The)Richard Oliver HeslopHadaway Harry ! Hadaway Harry !
538His Other Eyenot givena recitation
545short bioJohn Atlantic Stephenson
546a mention ofThe Bewick Club³
546Battle of Waterloo – (Hawks's Men at the)John Atlantic Stephenson
547Tow for Nowt – (A) – A RecitationJohn Atlantic Stephenson
548Corvan, Ned – (A Recollection of)John Atlantic Stephenson
550Chieftain to the highlands bound (A) (actual title unknown)possibly Edward "Ned" Corvan
550Postponed Goose – (The) – A Wearside TaleJohn Atlantic Stephenson
553Adam and Eve John Atlantic StephensonA Wearside Story
555Short bioThomas Kerr
555a mention ofJoe Wilson³
556When the Good Times cum AgyenThomas KerrThe Captain with the whiskers
558Aw's glad the Strike's DuinThomas KerrIt's time to get up
560Short bioAlexander Hay
560Board of Trade, AhoyAlexander Hay
561Time – A SonnetAlexander Hay
561Dandylion Clock – (The)Alexander HayIn the days we went a' gipsying
562Illektric Leet – (The)Alexander HayBilly O'Booke's the Boy
562Short bioJoseph SwanBilly O'Booke's the Boyinventor of incandescent lamp
564Short bioJohn Craggs
564Old cot on the Tyne – (The) ³John Craggsa mention only³
564M P for Jarra – (The) ³John Craggsa mention only³
564Letter from Hannah – (The) ³John Craggsa mention only³
564Lass that sell'd Grozers upon the Aad Bridge – (Th')John Craggs
566Short bioMatthew Tate
566Fore Shift – (The)Matthew Tate
568Short bioRalph Dowey
568Picnic Day – (The)Ralph Dowey
570Part IV Finale
570a mention ofJ W Chaterprinter and publisher of Chater's Annual, Chater's Canny Newcassel Diary, his gold medals and prizes, etc.³
570Wylam Geordy A. F. of Lead Gate (pseudonym used)
571Short bioMatthew C. James of Walker
571Stivvison's CentenneryMatthew C. James
571Short bioRobert Elliott
571Pitman gawn te Parliament – (A) – Extract from Robert Elliottabout Thomas Burt MP
571Pitman in Parliament – (A) – Extract from Robert Elliottabout Thomas Burt MP
572short bioMr R. Usher
572Hallayuye ConvertMr R. Usher
572Short bioR. J. Wilkinson
572Tommy on the Bridge R. J. Wilkinson
573Short bioUnknown – alias "Havadab"
573Ma Singin' FreendUnknown – alias "Havadab"published in the Weekly Chronicle
573Short bioUnknown – author of next song "Gone"
573GoneUnknown – alias "Havadab"published in the Weekly Chronicle
574Short bioJoseph Crawhall IIprevious editor of the Fisher's Garland
574Hot-Trod – (The)Joseph Crawhall IIappeared in the "Courant" c1889
574Wife's Remonstrance – (The)Joseph Crawhall IIappeared in the "Courant"
575Ahd Pitman's Po'try tiv ees Marrah – (The) anon – but ascribed to Dr Embleton
575Short bioWilliam Hetherington Shipley – a parachutist
575Short bioGeordie – pseudonym
575William Hetherington Shipley's Drop frae the Cloods Geordie – pseudonym of writerpublished in the Shields Gazette
576short bioHenry Jackson
576Free Education Henry Jackson
576short bioMr. J. Harbottle
576Newcassel Sang – (A) – or alternatively spelt "Newcastle Sang"Mr. J. Harbottleappeared in "the Weekly Chronicle" c1890-91
577Pitman's Song – (The) ³Mr. J. HarbottleA mention only – A great success in the "Royal" pantomime, 1890³
577Tyne – Extract fromMr. J. HarbottleWon prize for the "Journal's "Best poem about the Tyne" in 1889
577Part V Appendix
577a mention of – from page 58John Shielda mention of
578a mention of – from page 99 ³James Stawperta mention of³
578Newcastle on Saturday Night – from page 126 ³William Stephenson (senior)a mention ofFr-Tune08
578Half-Drowned Skipper (The) – from page 153 ³first appeared signed as written by "D"a mention of³
578Billy Oliver's Ramble – from page 221 ³in 1823 edition of Marshall gives Thomas Moore as the author. In 1827 edition it appears as anona mention of³
578Acrostic of FINISTo signify "the end"
578Walter Scott Press, Newcastle upon Tyne
Notes

¹ – An old traditional song
³ – Only a brief mention
A-C1 – according to Thomas Allan's Tyneside Songs and Readings of 1891, the writer is George Cameron
A-G2 – according to Thomas Allan's Tyneside Songs and Readings of 1891, the writer is Gilchrist
Br-S6 – according to Brockie'sThe Shields Garland", the writer is John Stobbs
F-A1 – according to Fordyce's Tyne Songster of 1840, the writer is Armstrong
Fr-Tune7 – according to France's Songs of the Bards of the Tyne - 1850, the tune is "Polly Parker, O"
Fr-Tune8 – according to France's Songs of the Bards of the Tyne - 1850, the tune is "Newcastle Ale"

See also

References

  1. A choice collection of Tyneside songs by Wilson, Corvan, Mitford, Gilcrhrist, Robson, Harrison, Emery, Ridley, Oliver, Shield, &c,. &c., &c. Allan, 62 Dean Street, Newcastle upon Tyne: & 16 Collingwood Street, North Shields : Ralph Allan, Tyne Street, Newcastle upon Tyne. 1873.
  2. Allan's illustrative edition of Tyneside Songs and readings with lives, portraits and autographs of the writers and notes on the songs. Revised edition. Thomas & George Allan, 18 Blackett Street and 34 Collingwood Street, Newcastle upon Tyne Sold by W Allan, 80 Grainger Street & B Allan, North Shields: London W Scott. 1891.

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