Bessie Bellwood (1857-1896)
Last updated: 26.04.24
According to the Internet source given below, Bessie Bellwood (née Catherine Mahoney) was an English popular music hall performer Bellwood born in London. She took the stage name Bessie Bellwood in 1876 making her music hall debut in Bermondsey, London.
Noted for her singing of 'Coster' songs, including her own What Cheer Ria (1884 - words William Herbert), she became popular with cockney working-class audiences.
Off-stage, she was a popular figure in London for her many charitable donations to the poor.
She died at her home London in ill health and mourned by masses.
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This list is derived from information provided by Monologues.co.uk which went down sometime in 2023.
The loss of this valuable resource is very sad and a mystery.
The loss of this valuable resource is very sad and a mystery.
| Title | Attribution | Remarks |
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| Fill Your Home With Sunshine | Charles Baker (music) Julia A. Carney (words) Bessie Bellwood (perf.) |
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| He's Going to Marry Mary Ann | Joseph Tabrar (words & music) Bessie Bellwood (perf.) |
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| What Cheer Ria | Bessie Bellwood (music) Will Herbert (words) Bessie Bellwood (perf.) |
The peformer is featured on 4 sheet music/recording covers. It does not claim to be complete and represents only the number of items located. Keys: (w&m)
| Title | Composer | Attribution | Remarks |
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Fill Your Home With Sunshine (1894) | Charles Baker | Julia A. Carney (words) | |
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Hi Diddle Diddle Um (1893) | Will Godwin | John S. Baker (words) | |
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He's Going to Marry Mary Ann (1885) | Joseph Tabrar(w&m) |
