Ballads, English - 18th century

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23 works

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The siege of Gaunt or, the valorous acts of Mary Ambree. Tune of, The blind beggar of Bethnall-Green.
Date: 1736
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The loyal lovers garland . In four parts.
Date: 1760
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Robin Hood and the shepherd shewing how Robin Hood, Little John and the shepherd fought a sore combat. Tune - Robin Hood and Queen Catherine.
Date: 1760
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An old ballad of Whittington and his cat. Tune of, Come thou to me.
Date: 1750
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The humours of rag-fair or the countryman's description of their several trades and callings.
Date: 1760

Broadsides - Great Britain - Early works to 1800

Fathers and daughters - Early works to 1800

Parent and child - Early works to 1800

Man-woman relationships - Early works to 1800

Lifestyle - Early works to 1800

Courtship - Early works to 1800

Husband and wife - Early works to 1800

Merchants - Early works to 1800