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
Man-woman relationships; Love; Marriage; Mistresses; Adultery; Sailors; Sailing; Wealth; Separation (Psychology); Homecoming; Rejection (Psychology); Happiness; Popular music -- England -- 19th century; Popular music -- England -- 18th century;
Henry II, King of England, 1133-1189; Eleanor, of Aquitaine, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of England, 1122?-1204; Adultery; Jealousy; Nobility; Aristocracy (Social class); Kings and rulers; Queens; Mistresses; Women poisoners; Murder; Death;...
Queen Eleanor becomes jealous of Henry's lover and Executes her.
Executions and executioners; Crime; Death; Great Britain -- Relations -- Ireland; Popular music -- England -- 19th century; Popular music -- Ireland -- 19th century;
Execution of an Irish 'croppy' boy; after the 1798 rebellion, the term croppy became association with Irish rebels
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