Oliver was born in The Side, near the Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne. His father was a cheesemonger and had his own business.[1]
CareerEdit
Oliver became a draper and hatter, working for a Mr Bowes of The Bridge End, Gateshead, and staying there for many years. For a short while, he ran his own business as a hatter, but this was unsuccessful. He eventually left the business around 1830 and joined his brother Timothy working in his grocery shop situated at the corner of Cloth Market and High Bridge, and there he stayed until his death.[1][2]
MusicEdit
Signed poem by Oliver, 1829
Oliver was popular as both singer and songwriter in his time. His 1829 collection of songs[3] was dedicated to Robert Bill, Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne.[1]
Personal lifeEdit
He was politically motivated, sympathized with the protestors for reforms, and was a keen supporter of the 1832 Reform Bill. Oliver was also a member of several of the reformist societies, such as Sons of Apollo, Stars of Friendship, and the Corinthian Society (that held its meetings at the Blue Posts, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne).[1]
William Oliver, like his brother Timothy, was unmarried. He died 29 or 30 October 1848 aged 48, and was buried in Westgate Hill General Cemetery,[1][4]Arthur's Hill, Newcastle upon Tyne.[1] The Newcastle Courant described him as "much respected".[5]
"The Bonassus" – the tale of a buffalo in a wild animal show; to the tune of "Jemmy Joneson's Whurry"
"The Clock Face" – to the tune "Bold Dragoon"
"England Awake" – a political song
"The Lament" – to the tune "The Bold Dragoon"
"The New Markets" – to the tune "Canny Newcassel"
"Newcassel Props" – in which we remember the passing of local characters, with a small part dedicated to those still living; this is considered by many to be one of the best of the old Tyneside songs
"Newcastle Hackney Coaches" – to the tune "The Bold Dragoon"
"The Newcastle Millers" – about the great prize fight of October 1824 in which Jim Wallace defeated Tom Dunn for a purse of 40 sovereigns; to the tune "The Bold Dragoon"
"Shields Chain Bridge"
"Tim Tunbelly" – to the tune "Canny Newcassel"
"To the Mechanics Institute of Newcastle upon Tyne"
"Tom Carr and Waller Watson" (or "Tom and Jerry at Home") – to the tune "Bold Dragoon"
^ abcdefghiAllan, Thomas; Allan, George (1891). Allan's illustrated edition of Tyneside songs and readings. With lives, portraits, and autographs of the writers, and notes on the songs. Newcastle on Tyne: T & G Allan. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
^"Deaths". Newcastle Guardian and Tyne Mercury. British Newspaper Archive. 4 November 1848. p. 8 col.3. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
^Oliver, William (18 July 1829). "A collection of local songs, poems, &c". Newcastle : Walker. Retrieved 18 July 2020 – via Internet Archive.
^. Archived from the original on 20 November 2008. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
^"Deaths". Newcastle Courant. British Newspaper Archive. 3 November 1848. p. 4 col.3. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
External linksEdit
Media related to William Oliver (songwriter) at Wikimedia Commons
Allan's Illustrated Edition of Tyneside Songs and Readings &c.1891 (pp.228–234: Section on William Oliver, including some of his lyrics)
Farne folk archives
Songs of the Tyne
October 23, 2023
william, oliver, songwriter, william, oliver, february, 1800, october, 1848, tyneside, poet, singer, songwriter, from, newcastle, upon, tyne, arguably, best, known, song, newcassel, props, example, geordie, dialect, william, oliverborn, 1800, february, 1800, s. William Oliver 5 February 1800 29 October 1848 was a Tyneside poet singer and songwriter from Newcastle upon Tyne He is arguably best known for the song Newcassel Props an example of Geordie dialect 1 William OliverBorn 1800 02 05 5 February 1800 1 The Side Newcastle upon Tyne EnglandDied29 October 1848 1848 10 29 aged 48 1 Occupation s Poet singer songwriter Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 2 1 Music 3 Personal life 4 Works 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksEarly life EditOliver was born in The Side near the Quayside Newcastle upon Tyne His father was a cheesemonger and had his own business 1 Career EditOliver became a draper and hatter working for a Mr Bowes of The Bridge End Gateshead and staying there for many years For a short while he ran his own business as a hatter but this was unsuccessful He eventually left the business around 1830 and joined his brother Timothy working in his grocery shop situated at the corner of Cloth Market and High Bridge and there he stayed until his death 1 2 Music Edit nbsp Signed poem by Oliver 1829Oliver was popular as both singer and songwriter in his time His 1829 collection of songs 3 was dedicated to Robert Bill Mayor of Newcastle upon Tyne 1 Personal life EditHe was politically motivated sympathized with the protestors for reforms and was a keen supporter of the 1832 Reform Bill Oliver was also a member of several of the reformist societies such as Sons of Apollo Stars of Friendship and the Corinthian Society that held its meetings at the Blue Posts Pilgrim Street Newcastle upon Tyne 1 William Oliver like his brother Timothy was unmarried He died 29 or 30 October 1848 aged 48 and was buried in Westgate Hill General Cemetery 1 4 Arthur s Hill Newcastle upon Tyne 1 The Newcastle Courant described him as much respected 5 Works EditHis works include clarification needed The Bonassus the tale of a buffalo in a wild animal show to the tune of Jemmy Joneson s Whurry The Clock Face to the tune Bold Dragoon England Awake a political song The Lament to the tune The Bold Dragoon The New Markets to the tune Canny Newcassel Newcassel Props in which we remember the passing of local characters with a small part dedicated to those still living this is considered by many to be one of the best of the old Tyneside songs Newcastle Hackney Coaches to the tune The Bold Dragoon The Newcastle Millers about the great prize fight of October 1824 in which Jim Wallace defeated Tom Dunn for a purse of 40 sovereigns to the tune The Bold Dragoon Shields Chain Bridge Tim Tunbelly to the tune Canny Newcassel To the Mechanics Institute of Newcastle upon Tyne Tom Carr and Waller Watson or Tom and Jerry at Home to the tune Bold Dragoon See also EditGeordie dialect wordsReferences Edit a b c d e f g h i Allan Thomas Allan George 1891 Allan s illustrated edition of Tyneside songs and readings With lives portraits and autographs of the writers and notes on the songs Newcastle on Tyne T amp G Allan Retrieved 19 August 2022 Deaths Newcastle Guardian and Tyne Mercury British Newspaper Archive 4 November 1848 p 8 col 3 Retrieved 19 August 2022 Oliver William 18 July 1829 A collection of local songs poems amp c Newcastle Walker Retrieved 18 July 2020 via Internet Archive Westgate Hill General Cemetery Archived from the original on 20 November 2008 Retrieved 13 February 2012 Deaths Newcastle Courant British Newspaper Archive 3 November 1848 p 4 col 3 Retrieved 19 August 2022 External links Edit nbsp Media related to William Oliver songwriter at Wikimedia Commons Allan s Illustrated Edition of Tyneside Songs and Readings amp c 1891 pp 228 234 Section on William Oliver including some of his lyrics Farne folk archives Songs of the Tyne Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title William Oliver songwriter amp oldid 1169522964, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
