I agree Mick, if you interpret Jerry as 'in need of attention' then it's perfect in both contexts.

In 'Music and Tradition in Early Industrial Lancashire, 1780-1840', Roger Elbourne states that the song appeared 'at the turn of the century', but he quotes extensively from Lloyd and I suspect that's his source.

Matthew - Manchester City Library houses the bulk of the Swindells broadsides.

Alice Swindells (George's widow) was printing until 1828, but son John was still in business at Hanging Bridge until his death in March, 1853.