[204]FromA Garland of New Songs, without printer's name.
[204]FromA Garland of New Songs, without printer's name.
[205]From a broadside in the Rox. Coll., black letter. Printed for P. Brooksby, at the Golden Ball in Pye Corner.
[205]From a broadside in the Rox. Coll., black letter. Printed for P. Brooksby, at the Golden Ball in Pye Corner.
[206]"On first entering the village of Egton (near Whitby), instead of proceeding forward, take the road through a gate to the right, which leads past the church of Limber Hill, a winding and steep descent, which affords, from several points, fine views of Eskdale and Glaisdale, and at the foot of which the Beggar's Bridge, with its elegant single arch, bestrides the river Esk."—Reed'sGuide to Whitby.
[206]"On first entering the village of Egton (near Whitby), instead of proceeding forward, take the road through a gate to the right, which leads past the church of Limber Hill, a winding and steep descent, which affords, from several points, fine views of Eskdale and Glaisdale, and at the foot of which the Beggar's Bridge, with its elegant single arch, bestrides the river Esk."—Reed'sGuide to Whitby.
[207]A pleasant straggling village, in the parish of Ainderby Steeple, near North Allerton, on the east bank of the Swale. Lambard, Bede, and other early writers, inform us that Paulinus, the first archbishop of York, baptized 10,000 persons in this river in one day,—"By cause at that tyme theare weare no churches or oratories yet buylt."
[207]A pleasant straggling village, in the parish of Ainderby Steeple, near North Allerton, on the east bank of the Swale. Lambard, Bede, and other early writers, inform us that Paulinus, the first archbishop of York, baptized 10,000 persons in this river in one day,—"By cause at that tyme theare weare no churches or oratories yet buylt."
[208]Communicated by Mr. Wm. Todd, of Keckmondwike, author of "T' Country Chap," &c.
[208]Communicated by Mr. Wm. Todd, of Keckmondwike, author of "T' Country Chap," &c.
[209]Author of the "Vale of Mowbray," &c: to whom I am indebted for the "Collingham Ghost," and "The Widow's Lament."
[209]Author of the "Vale of Mowbray," &c: to whom I am indebted for the "Collingham Ghost," and "The Widow's Lament."
[210]This song first appeared, in 1805, in Colman's "Love laughs at Locksmiths." See a Latin version of this song by the Rev. G. H. Glasse, in Gent. Mag. for Aug. 1805.
[210]This song first appeared, in 1805, in Colman's "Love laughs at Locksmiths." See a Latin version of this song by the Rev. G. H. Glasse, in Gent. Mag. for Aug. 1805.
[211]From a broadside in the Rox. Coll., black letter. London, printed for John Wright.
[211]From a broadside in the Rox. Coll., black letter. London, printed for John Wright.
[212]Benjamin Preston, of Bradford, author of "T' Spicy Man," &c. Mr. Preston purposes giving a series of twelve, similar to the above, in the dialect of Bradford Dale. Published by Abraham Holroyd, Westgate, Bradford.
[212]Benjamin Preston, of Bradford, author of "T' Spicy Man," &c. Mr. Preston purposes giving a series of twelve, similar to the above, in the dialect of Bradford Dale. Published by Abraham Holroyd, Westgate, Bradford.
[213]FromA Garland of New Songs, printed by W. Appleton, Darlington, 1811.
[213]FromA Garland of New Songs, printed by W. Appleton, Darlington, 1811.
[214]Howell Wood is situated about ten miles westward from Doncaster. Amongst the possessions of the priory of St. Oswald at Nostel that passed to Dr. Leigh, the original grantee from the crown, on the 22nd March, 31 H. viii., 1540, were a capital messuage called Holewell or Hovel hall, in the parish of Thurnscoe, with awoodof 160 acres. This wood is now the property of William Aldam, esq., of Frickley.
[214]Howell Wood is situated about ten miles westward from Doncaster. Amongst the possessions of the priory of St. Oswald at Nostel that passed to Dr. Leigh, the original grantee from the crown, on the 22nd March, 31 H. viii., 1540, were a capital messuage called Holewell or Hovel hall, in the parish of Thurnscoe, with awoodof 160 acres. This wood is now the property of William Aldam, esq., of Frickley.
[215]The district called Barnsdale begins at a short distance northwards of Robin Hood's well. It is situated about midway between Doncaster and Ferrybridge, or Doncaster and Pontefract, and is celebrated for having been one of the favourite haunts of the "bold Robin Hood." See p. 35,ante.
[215]The district called Barnsdale begins at a short distance northwards of Robin Hood's well. It is situated about midway between Doncaster and Ferrybridge, or Doncaster and Pontefract, and is celebrated for having been one of the favourite haunts of the "bold Robin Hood." See p. 35,ante.
[216]Skelbrook, about seven miles from Doncaster, a handsome gentleman's residence, was then the property of H. Perryn Brown, esq., and occupied by Dawson Humble, esq. It passed to the family of John Pate Nevile, esq., formerly of Badsworth, in which it remains, and is now the seat of Mrs. Nevile. Situated in the vicinity of Barnsdale, and close to the well of Robin Hood, there seemed to be kept up a lingering remnant of ancient forestry in the maintenance here, for many years, of a small park of deer, but which has been lately discontinued. Dr. Miller, in his "Hist. of Doncaster," p. 343, states that this park was famous for the fine venison it produced.
[216]Skelbrook, about seven miles from Doncaster, a handsome gentleman's residence, was then the property of H. Perryn Brown, esq., and occupied by Dawson Humble, esq. It passed to the family of John Pate Nevile, esq., formerly of Badsworth, in which it remains, and is now the seat of Mrs. Nevile. Situated in the vicinity of Barnsdale, and close to the well of Robin Hood, there seemed to be kept up a lingering remnant of ancient forestry in the maintenance here, for many years, of a small park of deer, but which has been lately discontinued. Dr. Miller, in his "Hist. of Doncaster," p. 343, states that this park was famous for the fine venison it produced.
[217]Stapleton, in the parish of Darrington, is about five or six miles from Skelbrook, northwards, on the right-hand side of the Great North Road. The owner at that time was Ellis Hodgson, esq. (mentioned afterwards). It was afterwards the property of the Hon. Ed. R. Petre, and is now that of J. H. Barton, esq.
[217]Stapleton, in the parish of Darrington, is about five or six miles from Skelbrook, northwards, on the right-hand side of the Great North Road. The owner at that time was Ellis Hodgson, esq. (mentioned afterwards). It was afterwards the property of the Hon. Ed. R. Petre, and is now that of J. H. Barton, esq.
[218]The members of the Raby Hunt wear black velvet collars with a gold fox thereon,courant, to their scarlet coats.
[218]The members of the Raby Hunt wear black velvet collars with a gold fox thereon,courant, to their scarlet coats.
[219]William Henry Vane, 3rd earl of Darlington, afterwards 1st marquess, and duke of Cleveland, K. G. &c. &c., of Raby Castle, co. Durham, born 27 July, 1766. His grace, when earl of Darlington, for several years occupied Bilham house, near Doncaster, as a sporting seat, and hunted that part of the country. He died 5 Feb. 1842.
[219]William Henry Vane, 3rd earl of Darlington, afterwards 1st marquess, and duke of Cleveland, K. G. &c. &c., of Raby Castle, co. Durham, born 27 July, 1766. His grace, when earl of Darlington, for several years occupied Bilham house, near Doncaster, as a sporting seat, and hunted that part of the country. He died 5 Feb. 1842.
[220]Joseph Scott, esq., for many years resident at Badsworth hall.
[220]Joseph Scott, esq., for many years resident at Badsworth hall.
[221]The Hon. Martin Bladen Edward Hawke, 2nd son of Martin Bladen, 2nd lord Hawke; born 1 April, 1777.
[221]The Hon. Martin Bladen Edward Hawke, 2nd son of Martin Bladen, 2nd lord Hawke; born 1 April, 1777.
[222]Henry Francis Mellish, esq., of Blythe hall, Notts; died 24 July, 1817.
[222]Henry Francis Mellish, esq., of Blythe hall, Notts; died 24 July, 1817.
[223]Leonard Walbanke Childers, esq., of Doncaster, died 24 Jany. 1826, aged 57.
[223]Leonard Walbanke Childers, esq., of Doncaster, died 24 Jany. 1826, aged 57.
[224]Samuel Clowes, esq., lived at Warmsworth, and Sprotbrough hall.
[224]Samuel Clowes, esq., lived at Warmsworth, and Sprotbrough hall.
[225]Richard Oliver, esq., of Darrington hall.
[225]Richard Oliver, esq., of Darrington hall.
[226]Henry Vane, viscount Barnard, eldest son of the above earl of Darlington, and the present duke of Cleveland.
[226]Henry Vane, viscount Barnard, eldest son of the above earl of Darlington, and the present duke of Cleveland.
[227]Thomas Davison Bland, esq., of Kippax.
[227]Thomas Davison Bland, esq., of Kippax.
[228]Thomas Gascoigne, esq., of Parlington.
[228]Thomas Gascoigne, esq., of Parlington.
[229]Wm. Clough, esq., of Oxton, near Tadcaster.
[229]Wm. Clough, esq., of Oxton, near Tadcaster.
[230]Of Chevet, probably.
[230]Of Chevet, probably.
[231]Robert Bell, of Newcastle, married Anne Mildreda, d. of C. W. Childers, esq., of Cantley.
[231]Robert Bell, of Newcastle, married Anne Mildreda, d. of C. W. Childers, esq., of Cantley.
[232]Francis Hawksworth, esq., of Barnbro' Grange.
[232]Francis Hawksworth, esq., of Barnbro' Grange.
[233]Sir Edward Dodworth, bart., of Newland.
[233]Sir Edward Dodworth, bart., of Newland.
[234]Wm. Lee, esq., of Grove, near Pontefract, many years treasurer of the West Riding, (father of R. T. Lee, esq., now of Grove,) and his brother James Lee, esq., of Carlton, afterwards of West Retford house, Notts.
[234]Wm. Lee, esq., of Grove, near Pontefract, many years treasurer of the West Riding, (father of R. T. Lee, esq., now of Grove,) and his brother James Lee, esq., of Carlton, afterwards of West Retford house, Notts.
[235]The Hon. Edward Harvey Hawke, afterwards the 3rd lord Hawke, born 3 May, 1774.
[235]The Hon. Edward Harvey Hawke, afterwards the 3rd lord Hawke, born 3 May, 1774.
[236]Frank Sotheron, afterwards admiral, of Darrington, and Kirklington, Notts.
[236]Frank Sotheron, afterwards admiral, of Darrington, and Kirklington, Notts.
[237]Brian Wm. Darwin Cooke, esq., of Alverley, near Doncaster; died 26 April, 1823.
[237]Brian Wm. Darwin Cooke, esq., of Alverley, near Doncaster; died 26 April, 1823.
[238]Probably Godfrey Wentworth Wentworth, esq., of Wolley, high sheriff, 1796; died Sept. 14, 1834.
[238]Probably Godfrey Wentworth Wentworth, esq., of Wolley, high sheriff, 1796; died Sept. 14, 1834.
[239]William Danser, Lt. Col. Royal Regt., who, when captain 4th Grenadiers, led the landing in Egypt; died at Doncaster, 19th March, 1812, aged 49.
[239]William Danser, Lt. Col. Royal Regt., who, when captain 4th Grenadiers, led the landing in Egypt; died at Doncaster, 19th March, 1812, aged 49.
[240]Of Nostell.
[240]Of Nostell.
[241]Bacon Frank, esq., of Campsall, an active justice of the peace, and for many years chairman of the quarter sessions. High sheriff 1777; died 4 April, 1812, aged 73.
[241]Bacon Frank, esq., of Campsall, an active justice of the peace, and for many years chairman of the quarter sessions. High sheriff 1777; died 4 April, 1812, aged 73.
[242]Ellis Hodgson, esq., of Stapleton, before alluded to.
[242]Ellis Hodgson, esq., of Stapleton, before alluded to.
[243]Probably of Slenningford, near Ripon.
[243]Probably of Slenningford, near Ripon.
[244]Ferrybridge, fifteen miles from Doncaster, on the Great North Road, once celebrated for its excellent inns—the Angel and the Swan.
[244]Ferrybridge, fifteen miles from Doncaster, on the Great North Road, once celebrated for its excellent inns—the Angel and the Swan.
[245]Kindly favoured by Charles Jackson, esq., of Doncaster.
[245]Kindly favoured by Charles Jackson, esq., of Doncaster.
[246]Commencing in the year 1836.
[246]Commencing in the year 1836.
[247]By a Native Genius. Printed by Crabtree and son, Cheapside, Halifax. To which is added, "Rose and Dolly," &c.
[247]By a Native Genius. Printed by Crabtree and son, Cheapside, Halifax. To which is added, "Rose and Dolly," &c.
[248]From a broadsidepenes me, written by John Tate, "the Pocklington Poet," and printed by J. Forth, Pocklington.
[248]From a broadsidepenes me, written by John Tate, "the Pocklington Poet," and printed by J. Forth, Pocklington.
[249]Mr. Salvin purchased her of Mr. Plummer; and in another song, after enumerating "the noble prizes she won, with courage bold," concludes:—"Unto my song I'll make an end, until I write again,Success to Mr. Hesseltine her noble trainer's name,Likewise to Mr. Plummer, who she often makes to smile,And may they every coming year in racing annals shine."
[249]Mr. Salvin purchased her of Mr. Plummer; and in another song, after enumerating "the noble prizes she won, with courage bold," concludes:—
"Unto my song I'll make an end, until I write again,Success to Mr. Hesseltine her noble trainer's name,Likewise to Mr. Plummer, who she often makes to smile,And may they every coming year in racing annals shine."
"Unto my song I'll make an end, until I write again,Success to Mr. Hesseltine her noble trainer's name,Likewise to Mr. Plummer, who she often makes to smile,And may they every coming year in racing annals shine."
"Unto my song I'll make an end, until I write again,Success to Mr. Hesseltine her noble trainer's name,Likewise to Mr. Plummer, who she often makes to smile,And may they every coming year in racing annals shine."
"Unto my song I'll make an end, until I write again,
Success to Mr. Hesseltine her noble trainer's name,
Likewise to Mr. Plummer, who she often makes to smile,
And may they every coming year in racing annals shine."
[250]From a broadsidepenes me, printed and sold by Jas. Lindsay, Glasgow.
[250]From a broadsidepenes me, printed and sold by Jas. Lindsay, Glasgow.
[251]This event, which drew upwards of 50,000 persons to the course, was a two mile match, for 1000l., between the earl of Eglinton's horse Flying Dutchman, by Bay Middleton, five years old, carrying 8st. 8½ and the earl of Zetland's horse Voltigeur, by Voltaire, four years old, carrying 8st. The former horse won by about a length.
[251]This event, which drew upwards of 50,000 persons to the course, was a two mile match, for 1000l., between the earl of Eglinton's horse Flying Dutchman, by Bay Middleton, five years old, carrying 8st. 8½ and the earl of Zetland's horse Voltigeur, by Voltaire, four years old, carrying 8st. The former horse won by about a length.
[252]FromA Garland of New Songs, printed by J. Marshall, in the Old Flesh-Market, Newcastle-upon-Tyne (circa1810).
[252]FromA Garland of New Songs, printed by J. Marshall, in the Old Flesh-Market, Newcastle-upon-Tyne (circa1810).
[253]Of Bradford, author of "Flow on, Gentle Aire," "Liberty, a Vision," &c.
[253]Of Bradford, author of "Flow on, Gentle Aire," "Liberty, a Vision," &c.
[254]John Nicholson, "the Airedale Poet," who was accidentally drowned in the Aire on the 13 April, 1843, on the spot where the works now stand. A new edition of his poems, with a sketch of his life and writings, by John James, F.S.A., has recently been published, for the benefit of his widow.
[254]John Nicholson, "the Airedale Poet," who was accidentally drowned in the Aire on the 13 April, 1843, on the spot where the works now stand. A new edition of his poems, with a sketch of his life and writings, by John James, F.S.A., has recently been published, for the benefit of his widow.
[255]From a broadsidepenes me, without printer's name.
[255]From a broadsidepenes me, without printer's name.
[256]From a broadsidepenes me, printed by J. Harkness, of Preston and Liverpool.
[256]From a broadsidepenes me, printed by J. Harkness, of Preston and Liverpool.
[257]From a broadsidepenes me, printed by Forth, Pocklington.
[257]From a broadsidepenes me, printed by Forth, Pocklington.
[258]From a broadside in the possession of Mr. Hailstone, in addition to those mentioned in note p. 125,ante.
[258]From a broadside in the possession of Mr. Hailstone, in addition to those mentioned in note p. 125,ante.
[259]Froma Garland of New Songs, printed by J. Marshall, in the Old Flesh Market, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
[259]Froma Garland of New Songs, printed by J. Marshall, in the Old Flesh Market, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
[260]Yorkshire Songs—No. I. (of a series to be published by Abraham Holroyd, Westgate, Bradford), 1860.
[260]Yorkshire Songs—No. I. (of a series to be published by Abraham Holroyd, Westgate, Bradford), 1860.
Transcriber's notes:Footnote: 202. Typo'dipsute' changed to 'dispute'.Fixed various punctuation
Transcriber's notes:
Footnote: 202. Typo'dipsute' changed to 'dispute'.
Fixed various punctuation