About Thomas Shimmin
Lived 1800 – 1876. Thomas Shimmin was a poet.
Thomas Shimmin (1800 – c. 1876–1879 ) was a rag gatherer and poet nicknamed "Tom the Dipper" who lived in the Isle of Man. Happy Marriage of the Prince of Wales, and The Royal Manx Railway, or £5 of wit for a penny.
He was twice sentenced for robbery, first in 1843 and second in 1851. In 1843, he was sentenced to transportation to Australia, but was pardoned and released in July 1847. He also preached. He may have died in 1876 or 1879.
Happy Marriage of the Prince of Wales But the despised metropolis, I call it Castletown, Although the Governor were amiss, In honour did abound; 'Twas not alone the poor were fed, But tradesmen and there spouse, To the Town Hall were freely led, And quickly filled the house.
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Who was Thomas Shimmin?
British poet (1800–1876)
When was Thomas Shimmin born?
Thomas Shimmin was born in 1800.
When did Thomas Shimmin die?
Thomas Shimmin died in 1876.
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Thomas Shimmin was a poet.
What nationality was Thomas Shimmin?
Thomas Shimmin's recorded nationality: Isle of Man.
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