Thomas Shimmin

Thomas Shimmin (1800 – c.1876–1879^[1]) was a rag gatherer and poet nicknamed "Tom the Dipper" who lived in the Isle of Man.^[1]

He was said to be twice sentenced for robbery. He may have died in 1876 or 1879 .

But the despised metropolis,
I call it Castletown,
Although the Governor were amiss,
In honour did abound;
'Twas not alone the poor were fed,
But tradesmen and there spouse,
To the Town Hall were freely led,
And quickly filled the house.

References

1. Manx Worthies, 1901 accessed 1 January 2008