Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, d 1768-1821; Religion; Praise of God; Providence and government of God; Salvation; Popular music -- England -- 19th century;
The Queen praising God for saving her from her enemies.
Crime; Executions and executioners; Murderers; Popular music -- England -- 18th century;
"Set forth in the confession and plain conviction of Bezaleel Knowles, a young Quaker, about 17: Who, before the learned, righteous and honourable Judge Sir Michael Foster, was try'd at York, on Saturday, March 24 1753, found guilty, and sentenc'd...
Finance, public -- Georgia -- History;Verelst, Harman;Colonial administrators -- Accounting
Stewardship reporting was an important tool in the establishment and development of the American Colonies. In 1732 the King of England created the Colony of Georgia as a haven for England's "worthy poor." A corporate trust was established to...
Man-woman relationships; Courtship; Marriage; Wealth; Social classes; Irish; England; Emigration and immigration; Popular music -- England -- 19th century;
An Irish man emigrates to England and meets a fair maiden
Railroad trains; Railroad conductors; Popular music -- England -- 19th century;
Verse in praise of trains; "Printed to commemorate the satisfactory arrangement arrive at betweehn the Directors of the Midland Railway Company and the Engine Drivers and Firemen in their employ..."
Jane Seymour, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1509?-1537; Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547; Pregnancy; Death; Popular music -- England -- 19th century;
Otterburn, Battle of, Otterburn, England, 1388; Percy, Henry, Lord, 1364-1403; Douglas, James Douglas, Earl of, ca. 1358-1388; Great Britain -- History, Military; Popular music -- England -- 19th century;
Song probably describing the Battle of Otterburn during border disputes between England and Scotland
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821; John Bull (Symbolic character); Patriotism; Kings and rulers; Great Britain -- Relations -- France; Popular music -- England -- 19th century; Great Britain -- History, Military; Popular music -- England...
Song concerning Napoleon Bonaparte and the British
Death; Trials; Justice; Popular music -- England -- 19th century;
Tells of the death of Bill Brown and trial of Shirtly, his killer, at York Castle. This is popular subject matter for poaching songs from Northern England; another similar song is Poor Bill Brown