02341cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000400011324501670015326400510032030000470037133600260041833700260044433800360047050000310050650801000053752012020063753400450183965300510188465300320193585600430196799900170201053156UtSlPG20260610134226.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBell, J. J.q(John Joy),d1871-193410aRhymes of Northern Bards :bBeing a Curious Collection of Old and New Songs and Poems, Peculiar to the Counties of Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, and Durham 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-09-28  aProduced by Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Rhymes of Northern Bards" by J. J. Bell is a collection of songs and poems written in the early 19th century. This anthology showcases both old and new lyrical contributions that are unique to the regions of Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, and Durham. The collection celebrates the vibrant local culture and the distinctive dialect of these Northern communities, offering a glimpse into their traditions, values, and the everyday lives of the people through poetry and song.  At the start of this work, the editor reflects on the importance of preserving regional poetry and notes the need for a repository for these cultural insights, which would otherwise be lost. The opening includes introductory verses that instill a sense of community pride among the people of Northumbria, encouraging them to embrace their regional identity. The collection kicks off with lively songs that capture the essence of local life, featuring various characters and themes, from keelmen and rural festivities to expressions of love and the trials of daily existence, setting a spirited tone that invites readers to explore the rich tapestry of Northern culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBallads, English -- England, Northern -- Texts  aEngland, Northern -- Poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53156  c93990d93990