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Lancashire Lantern: Lancashire Poetry Index
Part of the Lancashire Lantern network, an index to authors, first lines and titles of Lancashire poetry in books held within libraries in Lancashire, including the Lancashire Authors’ Association collection. The index provides details of the book in which a particular poem may be found and also a link through to the library catalogue to give the locations of the required volume.
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ID Number |
4066 |
Title |
The lion and Albert |
First Line |
There's a famous seaside place called Blackpool |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Albert, 'Arold and others |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
no date |
Page Number |
1-3 |
Control Number |
M0038136LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
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ID Number |
4067 |
Title |
Runcorn Ferry: tuppence per person per trip |
First Line |
On the banks of the Mersey, over on Cheshire side |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Albert, 'Arold and others |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
no date |
Page Number |
4-5 |
Control Number |
M0038136LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
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ID Number |
4068 |
Title |
Three ha'pence a foot |
First Line |
I'll tell you an old-fashioned story |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Albert, 'Arold and others |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
no date |
Page Number |
6-7 |
Control Number |
M0038136LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
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ID Number |
4069 |
Title |
The battle of Hastings |
First Line |
I'll tell of the Battle of Hastings |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Albert, 'Arold and others |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
no date |
Page Number |
8-10 |
Control Number |
M0038136LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
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ID Number |
4070 |
Title |
Marksman Sam |
First Line |
When Sam Small joined the regiment |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Albert, 'Arold and others |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
no date |
Page Number |
11-13 |
Control Number |
M0038136LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
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ID Number |
4071 |
Title |
Albert and the 'eadsman |
First Line |
On young Albert Ramsbottom's birthday |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Albert, 'Arold and others |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
no date |
Page Number |
14-16 |
Control Number |
M0038136LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
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ID Number |
4072 |
Title |
The return of Albert (Albert comes back) |
First Line |
You've 'eard 'ow young Albert Ramsbottom |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Albert, 'Arold and others |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
no date |
Page Number |
17-19 |
Control Number |
M0038136LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
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ID Number |
4073 |
Title |
Goalkeeper Joe |
First Line |
Joe Dunn were a bobby for football |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Albert, 'Arold and others |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
no date |
Page Number |
20-21 |
Control Number |
M0038136LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
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ID Number |
4074 |
Title |
Gunner Joe |
First Line |
I'll tell you a seafaring story |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Albert, 'Arold and others |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
no date |
Page Number |
22-23 |
Control Number |
M0038136LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
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ID Number |
4075 |
Title |
The Jubilee sov'rin |
First Line |
On Jubilee Day the Ramsbottoms |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Albert, 'Arold and others |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
no date |
Page Number |
24-26 |
Control Number |
M0038136LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
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ID Number |
4076 |
Title |
The Magna Charter |
First Line |
I'll tell of the Magna Charter |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Albert, 'Arold and others |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
no date |
Page Number |
27-29 |
Control Number |
M0038136LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
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ID Number |
4077 |
Title |
Little Aggie |
First Line |
When Joe Dove took his elephants out on the road |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Albert, 'Arold and others |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
no date |
Page Number |
30-32 |
Control Number |
M0038136LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
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ID Number |
4394 |
Title |
Sam's medal |
First Line |
You've 'eard of Samuel Small, per'aps |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Albert and Balbus and Samuel Small |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
no date |
Page Number |
1-4 |
Control Number |
M0039591LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Includes "Sam's medal", by Mabel Constanduros and Michael Hogan |
ID Number |
4395 |
Title |
The 'ole in the ark |
First Line |
One evening at dusk as Noah stood on his Ark |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Albert and Balbus and Samuel Small |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
no date |
Page Number |
4-6 |
Control Number |
M0039591LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Includes "Sam's medal", by Mabel Constanduros and Michael Hogan |
ID Number |
4396 |
Title |
Sam's racehorse |
First Line |
When Sam Small retired from the Army |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Albert and Balbus and Samuel Small |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
no date |
Page Number |
7-9 |
Control Number |
M0039591LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Includes "Sam's medal", by Mabel Constanduros and Michael Hogan |
ID Number |
4397 |
Title |
George and the dragon |
First Line |
I'll tell you the tale of an old country pub |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Albert and Balbus and Samuel Small |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
no date |
Page Number |
10-12 |
Control Number |
M0039591LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Includes "Sam's medal", by Mabel Constanduros and Michael Hogan |
ID Number |
4398 |
Title |
The recumbent posture |
First Line |
The day after Christmas, Young Albert |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Albert and Balbus and Samuel Small |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
no date |
Page Number |
13-15 |
Control Number |
M0039591LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Includes "Sam's medal", by Mabel Constanduros and Michael Hogan |
ID Number |
4433 |
Title |
The Channel swimmer |
First Line |
Would you hear a wild tale of adventure |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Albert and Balbus and Samuel Small |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
no date |
Page Number |
16-17 |
Control Number |
M0039591LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Includes "Sam's medal", by Mabel Constanduros and Michael Hogan |
ID Number |
4434 |
Title |
Asparagus |
First Line |
Mr Ramsbottom went to the races |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Albert and Balbus and Samuel Small |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
no date |
Page Number |
18-19 |
Control Number |
M0039591LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Includes "Sam's medal", by Mabel Constanduros and Michael Hogan |
ID Number |
4435 |
Title |
Uppards: a Lancashire version of Longfellow's famous poem Excelsior |
First Line |
Twere getting dusk |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Albert and Balbus and Samuel Small |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
no date |
Page Number |
20-21 |
Control Number |
M0039591LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Includes "Sam's medal", by Mabel Constanduros and Michael Hogan |
ID Number |
4436 |
Title |
Joe Ramsbottom |
First Line |
Joe Ramsbottom rented a bit of a farm |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Albert and Balbus and Samuel Small |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
no date |
Page Number |
22-23 |
Control Number |
M0039591LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Includes "Sam's medal", by Mabel Constanduros and Michael Hogan |
ID Number |
4437 |
Title |
Burghers of Calais |
First Line |
It were after the Battle of Crecy |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Albert and Balbus and Samuel Small |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
no date |
Page Number |
24-26 |
Control Number |
M0039591LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Includes "Sam's medal", by Mabel Constanduros and Michael Hogan |
ID Number |
4438 |
Title |
Balbus (the Great Wall of China) |
First Line |
I'll tell you the story of Balbus |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Albert and Balbus and Samuel Small |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
no date |
Page Number |
27-29 |
Control Number |
M0039591LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Includes "Sam's medal", by Mabel Constanduros and Michael Hogan |
ID Number |
4439 |
Title |
Jonah and the grampus |
First Line |
I'll tell you the story of Jonah |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Albert and Balbus and Samuel Small |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
no date |
Page Number |
30-32 |
Control Number |
M0039591LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Includes "Sam's medal", by Mabel Constanduros and Michael Hogan |
ID Number |
5109 |
Title |
Canute the Great |
First Line |
I'll tell of Canute, King of England |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Normans and Saxons and such: some ancient history |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
1949 |
Page Number |
2-5 |
Control Number |
M0001382LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Stanley Holloway monologues: see also G H Goodwin |
ID Number |
5110 |
Title |
William Rufus 1087 - 1100 |
First Line |
The reign of King William the Second |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Normans and Saxons and such: some ancient history |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
1949 |
Page Number |
7-11 |
Control Number |
M0001382LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Stanley Holloway monologues: see also G H Goodwin |
ID Number |
5111 |
Title |
Queen Matilda 1100 - 1135 |
First Line |
Henry the first, surnamed 'Beauclare' |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Normans and Saxons and such: some ancient history |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
1949 |
Page Number |
13-16 |
Control Number |
M0001382LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Stanley Holloway monologues: see also G H Goodwin |
ID Number |
5112 |
Title |
O lady, lady, stop awhile |
First Line |
I'll tell of King 'Enery the Second |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Normans and Saxons and such: some ancient history |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
1949 |
Page Number |
17-20 |
Control Number |
M0001382LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Stanley Holloway monologues: see also G H Goodwin |
ID Number |
5113 |
Title |
Richard Coeur-de-Lion 1189 - 1199 |
First Line |
Richard the first, Coeur-de-Lion |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Normans and Saxons and such: some ancient history |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
1949 |
Page Number |
21-25 |
Control Number |
M0001382LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Stanley Holloway monologues: see also G H Goodwin |
ID Number |
5114 |
Title |
Henry the Seventh 1485 - 1509 |
First Line |
Henry the Seventh of England |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
Normans and Saxons and such: some ancient history |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
1949 |
Page Number |
27-31 |
Control Number |
M0001382LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Stanley Holloway monologues: see also G H Goodwin |
ID Number |
6684 |
Title |
The lion and Albert |
First Line |
There's a famous seaside place called Blackpool |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
The lion and Albert |
Author of Book |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Publication Date |
1978 |
Page Number |
1-28 |
Control Number |
0416584500 (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Stanley Holloway Monologues; pictures by Caroline Holden |
ID Number |
6686 |
Title |
The lion and Albert |
First Line |
There's a famous seaside place called Blackpool |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
LANCASHIRE comic songs: Albert, 'Arold and others |
Author of Book |
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Publication Date |
197- |
Page Number |
1-3 |
Control Number |
M0171210LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Stanley Holloway monologues; at Rawtenstall bound together with other selections by Marriott Edgar and G H Goodwin |
ID Number |
6804 |
Title |
Runcorn Ferry: tuppence per person per trip |
First Line |
On the banks of the Mersey, over on Cheshire side |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
LANCASHIRE comic songs: Albert, 'Arold and others |
Author of Book |
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Publication Date |
197- |
Page Number |
4-5 |
Control Number |
M0171210LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Stanley Holloway monologues; at Rawtenstall bound together with other selections by Marriott Edgar and G H Goodwin |
ID Number |
6805 |
Title |
Three ha'pence a foot |
First Line |
I'll tell you an old-fashioned story |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
LANCASHIRE comic songs: Albert, 'Arold and others |
Author of Book |
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Publication Date |
197- |
Page Number |
6-7 |
Control Number |
M0171210LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Stanley Holloway monologues; at Rawtenstall bound together with other selections by Marriott Edgar and G H Goodwin |
ID Number |
6806 |
Title |
The Battle of Hastings |
First Line |
I'll tell of the Battle of Hastings |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
LANCASHIRE comic songs: Albert, 'Arold and others |
Author of Book |
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Publication Date |
197- |
Page Number |
8-10 |
Control Number |
M0171210LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Stanley Holloway monologues; at Rawtenstall bound together with other selections by Marriott Edgar and G H Goodwin |
ID Number |
6807 |
Title |
Marksman Sam |
First Line |
When Sam Small joined the regiment |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
LANCASHIRE comic songs: Albert, 'Arold and others |
Author of Book |
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Publication Date |
197- |
Page Number |
11-13 |
Control Number |
M0171210LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Stanley Holloway monologues; at Rawtenstall bound together with other selections by Marriott Edgar and G H Goodwin |
ID Number |
6808 |
Title |
Albert and the 'eadsman |
First Line |
On young Albert Ramsbottom's birthday |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
LANCASHIRE comic songs: Albert, 'Arold and others |
Author of Book |
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Publication Date |
197- |
Page Number |
14-16 |
Control Number |
M0171210LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Stanley Holloway monologues; at Rawtenstall bound together with other selections by Marriott Edgar and G H Goodwin |
ID Number |
6809 |
Title |
The return of Albert: Albert comes back |
First Line |
You've 'eard 'ow young Albert Ramsbottom |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
LANCASHIRE comic songs: Albert, 'Arold and others |
Author of Book |
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Publication Date |
197- |
Page Number |
17-19 |
Control Number |
M0171210LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Stanley Holloway monologues; at Rawtenstall bound together with other selections by Marriott Edgar and G H Goodwin |
ID Number |
6810 |
Title |
Goalkeeper Joe |
First Line |
Joe Dunn were a bobby for football |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
LANCASHIRE comic songs: Albert, 'Arold and others |
Author of Book |
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Publication Date |
197- |
Page Number |
20-22 |
Control Number |
M0171210LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Stanley Holloway monologues; at Rawtenstall bound together with other selections by Marriott Edgar and G H Goodwin |
ID Number |
6811 |
Title |
Gunner Joe |
First Line |
I'll tell you a seafaring story |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
LANCASHIRE comic songs: Albert, 'Arold and others |
Author of Book |
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Publication Date |
197- |
Page Number |
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Control Number |
M0171210LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Stanley Holloway monologues; at Rawtenstall bound together with other selections by Marriott Edgar and G H Goodwin |
ID Number |
6812 |
Title |
The Jubilee sov'rin |
First Line |
On Jubilee Day the Ramsbottoms |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
LANCASHIRE comic songs: Albert, 'Arold and others |
Author of Book |
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Publication Date |
197- |
Page Number |
24-26 |
Control Number |
M0171210LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Stanley Holloway monologues; at Rawtenstall bound together with other selections by Marriott Edgar and G H Goodwin |
ID Number |
6813 |
Title |
The Magna Charter |
First Line |
I'll tell of the Magna Charter |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
LANCASHIRE comic songs: Albert, 'Arold and others |
Author of Book |
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Publication Date |
197- |
Page Number |
27-29 |
Control Number |
M0171210LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Stanley Holloway monologues; at Rawtenstall bound together with other selections by Marriott Edgar and G H Goodwin |
ID Number |
6814 |
Title |
Little Aggie |
First Line |
When Joe Dove took his elephants out on the road |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
LANCASHIRE comic songs: Albert, 'Arold and others |
Author of Book |
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Publication Date |
197- |
Page Number |
30-31 |
Control Number |
M0171210LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Stanley Holloway monologues; at Rawtenstall bound together with other selections by Marriott Edgar and G H Goodwin |
ID Number |
80785 |
Title |
Canute the Great 1017 - 1035 |
First Line |
I'll tell of Canute, King of England |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
LANCASHIRE comic songs: Normans and Saxons and such - some ancient history |
Author of Book |
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Publication Date |
197- |
Page Number |
2-5 |
Control Number |
M0171210LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Stanley Holloway monologues; at Rawtenstall bound together with other selections by Marriott Edgar and G H Goodwin |
ID Number |
80786 |
Title |
William Rufus 1087 - 1100 |
First Line |
The reign of King William the Second |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
LANCASHIRE comic songs: Normans and Saxons and such - some ancient history |
Author of Book |
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Publication Date |
197- |
Page Number |
8-11 |
Control Number |
M0171210LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Stanley Holloway monologues; at Rawtenstall bound together with other selections by Marriott Edgar and G H Goodwin |
ID Number |
80787 |
Title |
Queen Matilda 1100 - 1135 |
First Line |
Henry the first, surnamed 'Beauclare' |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
LANCASHIRE comic songs: Normans and Saxons and such - some ancient history |
Author of Book |
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Publication Date |
197- |
Page Number |
14-16 |
Control Number |
M0171210LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Stanley Holloway monologues; at Rawtenstall bound together with other selections by Marriott Edgar and G H Goodwin |
ID Number |
80788 |
Title |
The Fair Rosamund 1154 - 1189 |
First Line |
I'll tell of King 'Enry the Second |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
LANCASHIRE comic songs: Normans and Saxons and such - some ancient history |
Author of Book |
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Publication Date |
197- |
Page Number |
18-20 |
Control Number |
M0171210LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Stanley Holloway monologues; at Rawtenstall bound together with other selections by Marriott Edgar and G H Goodwin |
ID Number |
80789 |
Title |
Richard Coeur-de-Lion 1811 - 1199 |
First Line |
Richard the first, Coeur-de-Lion |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
LANCASHIRE comic songs: Normans and Saxons and such - some ancient history |
Author of Book |
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Publication Date |
197- |
Page Number |
22-25 |
Control Number |
M0171210LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Stanley Holloway monologues; at Rawtenstall bound together with other selections by Marriott Edgar and G H Goodwin |
ID Number |
80790 |
Title |
Henry the Seventh 1485 - 1509 |
First Line |
Henry the Seventh of England |
Poet |
EDGAR, Marriott |
Book Title |
LANCASHIRE comic songs: Normans and Saxons and such - some ancient history |
Author of Book |
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Publication Date |
197- |
Page Number |
28-32 |
Control Number |
M0171210LC (Check the catalogue) |
Notes |
Stanley Holloway monologues; at Rawtenstall bound together with other selections by Marriott Edgar and G H Goodwin |
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