A Choice Collection of Tyneside Songs (1863)
Last updated: 16.08.20
Paperback 222 pages. 98 songs
A facsimile of the 1863 edition first published by
Thomas and George Allan.
It also includes
A Popular Guide to the Town of Newcastle-upon-Tyne also published in 1863 by the same publisher.
Publisher's blurb:
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special
Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.
Personal remarks:
I purchased this book whilst studying Geordie songs in Newcastle in 2013 being most interested in researching songs in the
Tyneside Maritime Chorus repertoire which include:
Also of interest is
The Cullercoats Fish-Lass by
Edward Corvan.