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Chater’s Keelmin's Comic Annewal – A Yearbook Published Between 1869 And 1883
The Keelmin's Comic Annewal, for 1869 was a book, published and printed annually by John W. Chater, between (at least) 1869 and 1883. It contained a mixture of songs, poems, humorous tales, jokes, conundrums, tongue twisters and other items of frivolity. The full title of the book was “The Keelmin's Comic Annewal, for 1869, gi'es ye the best bits o' wit an' wisdim, be the clivvorest cheps aboot Tyneside; Awl M'yed Oot O' Thor Awn Heeds, An 'Lustrayted Wi' Lots Iv Curius An' Clivvor Comic Cuts.Be J. L. Marcke an' C. H. Ross,(B'yeth Reg'lae Cawshins.) Price Sixpence – Reddy Munny------------(followed by 7 rules te buyers)------------J. W. Chater, 89, Clayton Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne” A copy of most years books are now held at Beamish Museum. The publication The front cover is as thus :- THE KEELMIN'S COMIC ANNEWAL, FOR 1869 GI'ES YE THE BEST BITS O' WIT AN' WISDIM BE THE CLIVVOREST CHEPS ABOOT TYNESIDE; AWL M'YED OOT O' THOR AWN HEEDS, AN 'LUSTRAYTED WI' LOTS IV ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John W
John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second Epistle of John, often shortened to 2 John * Third Epistle of John, often shortened to 3 John People * John the Baptist (died c. AD 30), regarded as a prophet and the forerunner of Jesus Christ * John the Apostle (lived c. AD 30), one of the twelve apostles of Jesus * John the Evangelist, assigned author of the Fourth Gospel, once identified with the Apostle * John of Patmos, also known as John the Divine or John the Revelator, the author of the Book of Revelation, once identified with the Apostle * John the Presbyter, a figure either identified with or distinguished from the Apostle, the Evangelist and John of Patmos Other people with the given name Religious figures * John, father of Andrew the Apostle and Saint Peter * Pope Jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geordie Dialect Words
Geordie () is a nickname for a person from the Tyneside area of North East England, and the dialect used by its inhabitants, also known in linguistics as Tyneside English or Newcastle English. There are different definitions of what constitutes a Geordie. The term is used and has been historically used to refer to the people of the North East. A Geordie can also specifically be a native of Tyneside (especially Newcastle upon Tyne) and the surrounding areas. Not everyone from the North East of England identifies as a Geordie. Geordie is a continuation and development of the language spoken by Anglo-Saxon settlers, initially employed by the ancient Brythons to fight the Pictish invaders after the end of Roman rule in Britain in the 5th century. The Angles, Saxons and Jutes who arrived became ascendant politically and culturally over the native British through subsequent migration from tribal homelands along the North Sea coast of mainland Europe. The Anglo-Saxon kingdoms that eme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beamish Museum
Beamish Museum is the first regional open-air museum, in England, located at Beamish, near the town of Stanley, in County Durham, England. Beamish pioneered the concept of a living museum. By displaying duplicates or replaceable items, it was also an early example of the now commonplace practice of museums allowing visitors to touch objects. The museum's guiding principle is to preserve an example of everyday life in urban and rural North East England at the climax of industrialisation in the early 20th century. Much of the restoration and interpretation is specific to the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, together with portions of countryside under the influence of industrial revolution from 1825. On its estate it uses a mixture of translocated, original and replica buildings, a large collection of artifacts, working vehicles and equipment, as well as livestock and costumed interpreters. The museum has received a number of awards since it opened to visitors in 1972 and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sixpence (British Coin)
The British sixpence () piece, sometimes known as a tanner or sixpenny bit, was a denomination of sterling coinage worth of one pound or half of one shilling. It was first minted in 1551, during the reign of Edward VI, and circulated until 1980. The coin was made from silver from its introduction in 1551 until 1947, and thereafter in cupronickel. Before Decimal Day in 1971, sterling used the Carolingian monetary system (£sd), under which the largest unit was a pound (£), divisible into 20 shillings (s), each of 12 pence (d). Following decimalisation, it had a value of new pence (£0.025). In 2016, new decimal sixpences began being minted by the Royal Mint as commemorative issues to celebrate Christmas; these coins have been produced for each year since, and are minted in sterling silver. History The first sixpences were minted in 1551, during the reign of Edward VI. They came about as a result of the debasement of silver coinage in the 1540s, in particular the silver ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ralph Blackett
Ralph Blackett (1831 – 29 December 1877) was an English poet, hymn (and later, dialect song) writer, and businessman, associated with Tyneside in North East England. Life Ralph Blackett was born in 1831. He worked for many years on the Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, as a well respected businessman. This position had been earned by his own endeavours, ability and hard work. He lost it, in misfortune and a downturn in trade. He was related to George Charleton Barron, an actor, mimic and elocutionist. Like many of his contemporaries, he appears in ''Allan's Illustrated Edition of Tyneside songs and readings with lives, portraits and autographs of the writers, and notes on the songs. Revised Edition''. Blackett was refined and well mannered. Well brought up, he was quiet and reserved, but at the same time could be genial and kind, particularly with friends. Later in life he moved to Middlesbrough, where he died on 29 December 1877, aged 46.''England & Wales, Civil Registration ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geordy Black
"Geordy Black", also known as "Geordie Black" and "I'm Going Down the Hill" is a 19th-century Geordie folk song by Rowland "Rowley" Harrison, in a style deriving from music hall. The song tells the tale of an old miner, reminiscing on his experiences. Harrison would routinely dress as Geordie Black when performing the song on stage. Lyrics Chorus Chorus Variant versions As this was a very popular song, it appeared in numerous editions. The many versions published show considerable variations in the spelling of the words, including: Specific differences Verse 3, line 1 - "" is replaced "" Verse 3, line 1 - "" is replaced by "" Verse 3, line 6 - "" changed to "" Verse 3, line 7 - "" changed to "" Publication A small book of over 50 pages and sized about 5” x 7½” (125mm x 190mm) entitled ''Rowland Harrison’s Tyneside Songs'' containing local songs composed by Harrison (and with an illustrative sketch of "Geordy Black", was published around 1871. It include ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rowland Harrison
Rowland "Rowley" Harrison (1841–1897) was a Tyneside poet and singer/songwriter, from Gateshead in County Durham. Possibly his best known work is " Geordy (or Geordie) Black", an example of Geordie dialect. Early life Rowland Harrison was born 23 June 1841 in King William Street, Gateshead and baptised at St Mary’s Church, Gateshead (according to inscriptions in his family bible). Little is known of his early life, but he started singing in 1864 at age 23 and performed in most of the local concert and music halls including The Victoria Music Hall, Oxford Music Hall, The Empire, The People's Palace, all of Newcastle upon Tyne, The Wear Music Hall, Sunderland, The Alhambra South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, and many other places even as far away as Glasgow. Later life For many of his songs he wrote both the words and music, unlike many other writers of the time who only wrote new lyrics to old tunes. He was known as "Rowley" and his best-known character was " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Kerr (writer And Songwriter)
Thomas Kerr was a Tyneside writer, journalist and songwriter of the middle and late 19th century. Details Kerr was born in Black Gate, Newcastle, in the shadow of the old castle. He was a Tyneside writer, journalist and songwriter, who lived and worked in Newcastle upon Tyne for many of his early years and (according to Thomas Allan on page 555 of his Illustrated Edition of Tyneside Songs and Readings) was a good friend of Joe Wilson, the Tyneside Music Hall entertainer. Around 1866 he moved to Blyth, where he wrote occasionally as a reporter for the Blyth Weekly News. He was also one of the regular writers for a period of over seven years of the "An Awd Trimmer" column. The articles which he wrote for this column included several hundred local songs, some his own writing, some by others. While at Blyth he entered several of the competition run by John W. Chater in his publications, winning several prizes, amongst them a gold medal for the best local song for Chater’s Ann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Kelday Smith
John Kelday Smith (c1834-1889) was a Scottish bellhanger and songwriter in the middle and late 19th century, many of the songs being in the local Geordie dialect. His most famous song is possibly "Since aw hev been away". Life John Kelday Smith was born c1834 in Stromness, Orkney, Scotland, the second son of three of Thomas Smith (b 1804) a sailor, and Sibella Kelday (1802 - 1872), a laundress, but moved to Newcastle as an infant. By the age of 17, he was a sailor, presumably on his father's ship, as Thomas was by this time a ship's master. However, he established a business as a whitesmith / bellhanger and by 1871 was a master bellhanger, employing two apprentices in Shield St, Shieldfield, Newcastle. Bellhangers were employed in ship construction as well as bell-hanging and mechanical wiring for bells. In 1880, he married Mary Thompson (1857 - 1922) of Penrith, Cumberland. They had seven children between 1879 and 1888, of whom five survived infancy. His son, nephew a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Wilson (Geordie Singer)
Joe Wilson (29 November 1841 – 14 February 1875) was a Tyneside concert hall songwriter and performer in the mid-19th century. His most famous song is " Keep yor feet still Geordie hinny". He was a contemporary of George "Geordie" Ridley. He wrote and sang in the Geordie dialect of Newcastle upon Tyne, his native speech. Biography Joseph "Joe" Wilson was born just before his twin brother, Tom, in Stowell Street, Newcastle upon Tyne. His father was a cabinet-maker, his mother a bonnet-maker. He enjoyed singing from an early age and had a fine treble voice, which led to his becoming a choir boy at All Saints' Church. At age 14, he went to work as an apprentice printer with Howe Brothers of Gateshead. He started writing songs as a hobby, and by age 17 published his first book, managing to publish and distribute it independently. He later arranged for the printing to be done at Howe Brothers. Wilson started performing professionally in 1864 and became a regular at the Wheat Sheaf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benwell And Scotswood
Benwell and Scotswood is an electoral ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in North East England. The ward encompasses the Benwell and Scotswood housing areas, as well as the Newcastle Business Park, which is located on the banks of the River Tyne and houses offices of companies such as British Airways and the Automobile Association. The population of the ward is 13,759, which is 5.3% of the total population of Newcastle upon Tyne. Car ownership in the area is 45.1%, lower than the city average of 54.7%. The 2011 Census gave a population of 12,694. History Scotswood grew during the industrial revolution and provided labour for the huge Vickers Armstrong military engineering group formerly Armstrong Whitworth. Scotswood Road, which Vickers Armstrong used to dominate, is a main route along the Tyne and is mentioned in the song "Blaydon Races". The Scotswood Bridge, which was known as the Chain Bridge, was the first bridge to be built over the Tyne in the industrial era. It opened ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chater’s Annual – A Yearbook Published Between 1861-1882
Chater's Annual was a book, published annually, between (at least) 1861 and 1882 by John W. Chater. It contained a mixture of songs, poems, humorous tales, jokes, conundrums, tongue twisters and other items of frivolity. The full title of the book was "Chater's Annual for (here was the year e.g. 1878) containing – Mirth for Midsummer, Merriment for Michaelmas, Cheerfulness for Christmas, and Laughter for Lady-Day, forming a collection of Parlour Poetry and Drawing Room Drollery, suitable for all seasons; And supplying Smiles for Summer, Amusement for Autumn, Wit for Winter, and Sprightliness for Spring. Illustrated by J. L. Marcke, Newcastle-upon-Tyne J. W. Chater, stationers, 89 Clayton Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Entered at Stationers Hall" A copy of most years books are now held at Beamish Museum The publication The front cover of the issue for 1878 (most others were virtually identical) was as thus :- CHATER'S ANNUAL FOR 1878 CONTAINING -- Mirth for Midsummer, Merri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
