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Thread #152773   Message #3574219
Posted By: Q (Frank Staplin)
09-Nov-13 - 01:34 PM
Thread Name: Chord Req: Eight Shillings
Subject: RE: Chord Req: Eight Shillings
There is a much longer version in the Bodleian collection, Johnson Ballads, 1333; "ThePresent Times" It speaks of Napoleon (Nosey) being out of work and of several British politicians, so may be dated fairly closely by one who knows British history of the time. Could be about 1810.

Modified to the title "Present Times or Eight Shillings a Week," is in a copy from 1842-1855, which is the version asked for by Darlodave. Also later revisions.

I cannot find a vocal, but a knowledgeable English folk group may be able to help.