Marshall's Collection of Songs, Comic, Satirical 1827

Marshall's Collection of Songs, Comic, Satirical is a chapbook style songbook, giving the lyrics of local, now historical songs, with a few bits of other information. It was published by John Marshall in 1827.[1]

Marshall's Collection of Songs, Comic, Satirical
Author John Marshall
Country United Kingdom
Language English (Geordie dialect)
Genre chapbook
Publisher John Marshall
Publication date
1827
Media type Print
Pages approx. 230 pages

Details

Marshall's Collection of Songs, Comic, Satirical 1827 (full title – "A Collection of Songs, Comic, Satirical, and Descriptive, chiefly in the Newcastle Dialect, and illustrative of the language and manners of the common people on the Banks of the Tyne and neighbourhood. By T. Thompson, J. Shields, W. Mitford, H Robson, and Others. Newcastle upon Tyne, Printed by John Marshal in the Old Flesh Market 1827) is a Chapbook style book of Geordie folk songs consisting of approx. 230 pages and over 130 song lyrics approximately 230 pages and over 130 song lyrics, published in 1827.

The 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 very little in the way of biographies of any of the writers or histories of the events.

The front cover of the book was as thus :-

A
COLLECTION
OF
SONGS
Comic, Satirical, and Descriptive ,
CHIEFLY IN THE,
NEWCASTLE DIA;ECT
And illustrative of the Language and Manners of the Common
People on the Banks of the Tyne and Neighbourhood .
BY T. THOMPSON, J. SHIELD, W. MIDFORD ,
H ROBSON, AND OTHERS .

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE:
PRINTED BY JOHN MARSHALL
IN THE OLD FLESH MARKET
1827

Contents

Are as below :-

page title songwriter tune comments Notes Ref

PART I – introduction etc.
iThe Editors Address
1Contents
5PART II – the main section
5(Weel May) The Keel RowTraditionalnot given
5New Keel RowThomas Thompsonnot given
7Canny NewcasselThomas Thompsonnot given
10Jemmy Joneson’s WhurryThomas Thompsonnot given
12Newcastle Election SongThomas Thompsonnot givensung by author at Election Dinner at Turks Heads Inn, Bigg Market, Saturday 10 Oct 1812
13Bonny Keel Laddie (The)not givennot given
14Maw Canny Hinnynot givennot given
15Little Pee Dee (The)not givennot given
16Amphitrite – (The)Robert Gilchristnot given
17Jenny Howlett (The) – or Lizzie Mudie's GhostWilliam Armstrongnot givennot written by R GilchristF-A1
18Coaly TyneRobert GilchristAuld Lang Syneauthor not given by othersA-Tune08
20Tyne (The) – song number 1John Gibsonnot given
21Nanny of the TyneJohn Gibsonnot givenEntry duplicated – see page 146F-G1
22Bob Cranky's AdieuJohn Shieldnot given
23Bonny Geatsiders 1805 (The)John ShieldBob Cranky
25Bob Cranky's 'Size SundayJohn Selkirknot given
28Bob Cranky's 'Leum'nation NeetJohn Shieldnot givenFor the Victory obtained at WaterlooA-S2
30Swalwell HoppingJohn SelkirkPaddy's WeddingA-S1 & A-Tune03
33Winlaton Hoppin' John Leonardnot givenwriter's name spelt as John Lennard
35Skipper's Wedding (The)William Stephenson Seniornot givenA-S5
37Newcastle Fair October 1811 – or The Pitman Drinking JackeyJames Stawpertnot givenA-S3
39Quayside Shaver (The)William Stephenson Seniornot givenAt this time, on the Quay were people, mainly female, who carried out the trade of barber, out on the streetA-S5
41Sandgate Girl's Lamentation (The)not givennot given
42Water of Tyne (The)not givennot given
42Newcastle SignsCecil Pittnot givensung at Newcastle Theatre Royal by Mr Scrifen, 4 June 1806
44Collier's Rant (The)unknownnot given
45Pitman's Revenge against Bonaparte – (The)George Cameronnot givenA-C1
47Pitman's Courtship – (The)William Mitfordnot givenauthor given as William Midford
49Cappy, or the Pitman's DogWilliam Mitfordnot givenauthor given as William Midford
50X. Y. Z. At Newcastle Races, 1814 (or Pitmen's Luck)William Mitfordnot givenactually called X. Y. Z. at the races in this book – author as "William Midford" in index
53Eagle Steam Packet (The) – (or A Trip to Sunderland)William Mitfordnot givenauthor given as William Midford
54Wonderful Gutter (The)William Mitfordnot givenauthor as "William Midford" in index
56Tyne Cossacks (The)W Mitfordnot givenauthor as "William Midford" in index
58Pitman's Ramble (The) – or Newcastle FineryWilliam Mitfordnot given
60Pitman's Skellyscope (The)William MitfordPolly Parker, Oauthor as "William Midford" in indexFr-Tune07
61Local Militia-Man (The)William MitfordMadam Figg's Galaauthor as "William Midford" in index
63Masquerade at Newcastle Theatre (or The Pitman Turned Critic)William Mitfordnot givenauthor as "William Midford" in index
66Newcastle RacesWilliam Watsonnot given
68Glister (The)William Armstrongnot givenF-A1
69Baboon (The)William Armstrongnot givenF-A1
70Till the Tide comes in.Henry Robsonnot givenor "Came in" or "Cums in"A-R1
70Sandgate Lassie's Lament (The)Henry RobsonBonny Pit LaddieA-R1 & A-Tune10
71The PoliticiansT R Valentine of Gatesheadnot given
73Nancy WilkinsonHenry RobsonDuncan DavisonF-R2 & R-Tune02
74Billy Oliver's Ramble (Between Benwell and Newcastle)unknownnot given
75Bob Crank's Account of the Ascent of Mr. Sadler's Balloonnot givennot givenfrom Newcastle 1 Sep 1815
78Green's Balloonnot givenBarbara BellA-Tune09
78short bioMessrs Greenand the balloon
80Newgate Street Petition to Mr. Mayor (The)anon – but suggested as John Shieldnot givenA-4
83Burdon's Address to the cavalry – A parodyJames MorrisonScots Wha HaeA-Tune06
83Collier's Keek at the Nation (The)Robert Gilchristnot given
85Blind Willy SingingRobert Gilchristnot givenspelt Willie in index
87Bold Archy and Blind Willie's Lament (On the Death of Captain Starkey)Robert Gilchristnot givenspelt Airchy in the index
88Quack Doctors (The)Robert Gilchristnot given
90Voyage to Lunnin (A)Robert Gilchristnot given
93Newcassel Props (The)William Olivernot givenF-O1
95Newcassel Wondersnot givennot given
96Tim TurnbellyWilliam OliverCanny NewcasselF-O1
97Keel Row (The) – (Weel May The Keel Row – that get's the Bairns their Breed)not givennot given
98My Lord 'Size – or Newcastle in an Uproar John Shieldnot given
101Barber's News (or Shields in an uproar)John ShieldMiss Bailey's GhostFr-Tune02
105O, No, my Love, noJohn Shieldnot given
106Bonassus (The)William OliverJemmy Joneson's WhurryA-Tune04
108Shield's Chain Bridge, Humourously Described by a PitmanWilliam Olivernot givennote archaic spelling of HumourouslyF-O1
110Collier's Pay Week (The)Henry Robsonnot given
110short bioHenry Robsonnot given
116Tyne (The) – song number 2Henry Robsonnot givenIn Britain's Blessed Island
117Spring (The)Henry Robsonnot givenwritten early in May 1809
118Parson MalthusHenry RobsonRanting Roaring Willie
119Peggy WaggyHenry Robsonnot givenwritten Feb 1826
120Bessy of Blyth (A Virtuous Woman is More Precious Than Rubies)Henry Robsonnot givenwritten Feb 1826
121To AnnaHenry Robsonnot given
121To Kelvin Grove we'll go – The Lassie's ReplyHenry Robsonnot given
122Peter Watson (To Mr) – (Who lays powerful bats on the knaves with fire-shovel hats on)Henry Robsonnot given
122short bioMr Peter WatsonOpposed the claims of the Government Clergy for the Easter Dues or "Clerical Tax" – written 1824
124Fish-Wives' Complaint (The) (on Their Removal from Sandhill to the New Fish Market on 2 January 1826)Robert EmerySleeping Maggie
125New Fish MarketWilliam MitfordScots come o'er the Borderauthor as "William Midford" in index
126New Year's Carol for the FishwivesMetcalfe RossChevy Chase
127Jesmond MillPhil Hodgsonnot given
128Tommy ThompsonRobert Gilchristnot givena tribute to T.T.
129Farewell to the TyneRobert Gilchristnot given
130Northumberland Free O' NewcastleRobert Gilchristnot givenOn the Duke of Northumberland being given the freedom of Newcastle
131Duchess And Mayoress (The)not givenThe Young May Moonwritten Sept 1819F-Tune3
133Newcastle Assizes (Duchess verses Mayoress)not givennot given(or A Struggle For Precedence)F-Tune8
135Coal trade (The)not givenThe Keel RowA-Tune07
137Tom Carr and Waller Watson – or Tom and Jerry at HomeWilliam OliverThere was a Bold DragoonF-O1
139Johny Sc-tt & Tommy C-rrnot givennot givena dialogue
140Tommy C-rr in LimboWilliam OliverScots Wha Ha'eF-Tune12
141Kitty Port Admiral at the Bench (The) (or Dogberry in the Suds)William WatsonThe Opera Hat
142Owl (The)Robert EmeryX. Y. Z.written Feb 1826F-E1
143comment onpublic houses mentioned in "The Owl"
144Lovely Delianot givenSleeping Maggy
145Pandon DeanRobert GilchristBanks of DoonFr-G2
146Nanny of the TyneJohn Gibsonnot givenEntry duplicated – see page 21F-G1
147Newcastle Hackneys (The)not givennot given
148Newcastle Hackney CoachesWilliam OliverThe Bold DragoonF-O1
149Newcastle Wonders, or Hackney Coach CustomersRobert EmeryGee, Ho, Dobbin
151Newcastle ImprovementsR.CharltonCanny Newcassel
152Come Up to the Scratch – (or The Pitman Haggish'd)Robert EmeryCalder Fair
154Pitman's dream (The) – or A description of the North PoleRobert EmeryNewcastle Fair
156Pitman's Dream (The) – or His description of the KitchenRobert EmeryHell's Kitchen
158Hydrophobie – or The Skipper and the QuakerR EmeryGood Morrow to your Nightcap
160On St. Crispin's Procession – at Newcastle 30 July 1823William MitfordFie, let us a' to the bridalauthor as "William Midford" in index
161Crispin's VolunteersWilliam MitfordThe British Grenadiersentitled "St Crispin's" and author as "William Midford" in index
163Famed Filly Fair – or A peep in Pilgrim Street on a Sunday Neetnot givennot given
165Keelman and the Grindstone (The)William ArmstrongDerry DownR-Tune01
166Tinsley's Best Bloodnot givennot givena North Shields Song written 1820
166Newcastle Noodles (The)James MorrisonCanny NewcasselFr-Tune03
168Vicar's Loyal Address (or Loyal Address)not givennot given
170British Justice (or Newcastle Privy Court)not givennot given
172Misfortunes of Roger and His Wife (The)J. B.Calder Fair
173Newcastle Theatre in an Uproarnot givennot given
175Farewell Archynot givenChapter of Donkieswritten in 1820
177Sir Tommy Made An Odd FellowRobert GilchristCanny Newcassela Provincial and very popular songF-G2 & Fr-Tune03
178Wreckenton Hiring unknownnot given
181On Russell The PedestrianRussell the pedestrianBarbara BellF-Tune9
181Short bioRussell the pedestrian
181Short bioGeorge WilsonBlackheath Pedestrian
181Short bioJohn SimpsonCumberland Pedestrian
182On Simpson The Pedestrian's Failurenot givenBarbara Bell
183Victory (The) – or The Captain Done Overnot givenOh! The golden days of Good Queen Bess
185Alarm (The) – or Lord Fauconburg's Marchnot givenChevy Chase
185comment on
187Sunday Eve (or Lord Fauconberg's Heel)not givennot given
195Half Drowned Skipper (The)not givenChapter of Donkies
196Newcassel Worthies (The)William ArmstrongWe've aye been provided for
198PART III – On the Coronation
198Invitation to the Mansion House DinnerWilliam ArmstrongScot's Wha Ha'e Wi' Wallace BledF-A1
199Newcastle Swineherd's Proclamation (The)not givennot given
201Golden Horns (The) (or The General Invitation)not givennot given
201Loyal Festivities – or Novel Scenes at Newcastlenot givennot given
204Picture of Newcastle (on George IV Coronation – second edition corrected)William MitfordArthur McBrideauthor as "William Midford" in indexF-M1
206Newcastle in an Uproar (or George the Fourth's Coronation)William MidfordCome under my Plaidieauthor as "William Midford" in indexF-M1
209Coronation Day at Newcastlenot givennot given
211Coronation Thursday – 19 July 1821William Midfordnot givenThe Third Epistle from Bob Fudge to his cousin Bob in the country – author given as William MidfordF-M1
211a mention ofThe 1st and 2nd Epistles
218PART IV – On The Attempt To Remove The Custom House From Newcastle To Shields in 1816
218Custom House Branch (The) – song 1not givennot given"Tynesiders, give ear, and you quickly shall hear"
219Quayside Ditty (for February 1816)not givennot givenfor Feb 1816
221Custom House Tree, &c (The)not givenThe Quayside Shaver
223Custom House Branch (The) – song 2not givenYo Heave O"The joyous men of North Shields their church bells set a ringing sweet"
226Bob Fudge's Postscript (to his account of the Great Town Moor Meeting Mon 11 Oct 1819)not givennot given
227To the Independent Free Burgesses of Newcastle upon Tynenot givenFairly shot of herwritten previous to the General Election in 1826
228Finis & Marshall, Printer, Newcastle


Notes

A-4 – according to George Allan's Tyneside Songs and Readings of 1891, the writer is anon – but Allan suggests that it could be John Shield
A-C1 – according to George Allan's Tyneside Songs and Readings of 1891, the writer is George Cameron
A-R1 – according to George Allan's Tyneside Songs and Readings of 1891, the writer is Henry Robson
A-S1 – according to George Allan's Tyneside Songs and Readings of 1891, the writer is John Selkirk
A-S2 – according to George Allan's Tyneside Songs and Readings of 1891, the writer is John Shield
A-S3 – according to George Allan's Tyneside Songs and Readings of 1891, the writer is James Stawpert
A-S5 – according to George Allan's Tyneside Songs and Readings of 1891, the writer is William Stephenson (senior)
A-Tune03 – according to George Allan's Tyneside Songs and Readings of 1891, the tune is "Paddy's Wedding"
A-Tune04 – according to George Allan's Tyneside Songs and Readings of 1891, the tune is "Jemmy Joneson's Whurry"
A-Tune06 – according to George Allan's Tyneside Songs and Readings of 1891, the tune is "Scots Wha Hae"
A-Tune07 – according to George Allan's Tyneside Songs and Readings of 1891, the tune is "The Keel Row"
A-Tune08 – according to George Allan's Tyneside Songs and Readings of 1891, the tune is "Auld Lang Syne"
A-Tune09 – according to George Allan's Tyneside Songs and Readings of 1891, the tune is "Barbara Bell"
A-Tune10 – according to George Allan's Tyneside Songs and Readings of 1891, the tune is "Bonny Pit Laddie"
F-A1 – according to Fordyce's Tyne Songster of 1840, the writer is William Armstrong
F-E1 – according to Fordyce's Tyne Songster of 1840, the writer is Robert Emery
F-G1 – according to Fordyce's Tyne Songster of 1840, the writer is John Gibson
F-G2 – according to Fordyce's Tyne Songster of 1840, the writer is Robert Gilchrist
F-M1 – according to Fordyce's Tyne Songster of 1840, the writer is William Mitford
F-O1 – according to Fordyce's Tyne Songster of 1840, the writer is William Oliver
F-R2 – according to Fordyce's Tyne Songster of 1840, the writer is Joseph Philip Robson
F-Tune03 – according to Fordyce's Tyne Songster of 1840, the tune is "The Young May Moon"
F-Tune08 – according to Fordyce's Tyne Songster of 1840, the tune is "We've aye been provided for"
F-Tune09 – according to Fordyce's Tyne Songster of 1840, the tune is "Barbara Bell"
F-Tune12 – according to Fordyce's Tyne Songster of 1840, the tune is "Scots Wha Hae"
Fr-G2 – according to France's Songs of the Bards of the Tyne – 1850, the writer is Robert Gilchrist
Fr-Tune02 – according to France's Songs of the Bards of the Tyne – 1850, the tune is "Miss Bailey's Ghost"
Fr-Tune03 – according to France's Songs of the Bards of the Tyne – 1850, the tune is "Canny Newcassel"
Fr-Tune07 – according to France's Songs of the Bards of the Tyne – 1850, the tune is "Polly Parker, O"
R-Tune01 – according to Ross' Songs of the Tyne of 1846, the tune is "Derry Down"
R-Tune02 – according to Ross' Songs of the Tyne of 1846, the tune is "Duncan Davison"

See also

Geordie dialect words
John Marshall

References

External links

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