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Description: | Song on the adventures of two mill workers.A young man being left in charge of a water-mill finds himself in need of help. The master is called and after fixing the problem leaves the young man, Joe, and another worker William in charge of the mill. Subsequently they abandon their work and head to the local ale-house, leaving the mill un-attended. Much chaos ensues leaving a very angry Miller.Interestingly, the 'boat-house' referred to at Wylam is still a popular drinking spot today.This song is part of the John Bell Collection. ; A collection of broadsheets on various subjects, with accompanying press cuttings and manuscript notes in the hand of John Bell. | Publisher: | Mackenzie and Dent Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear | Rights holder: | rights holder : Newcastle University | Subjects: | industry and occupation & drinking millers & drinking & public houses | Temporal: | start=1801;end=1840; | Source: | Folk Archive Resource North East | Identifier: | farne:N0108101 | Go to resource |
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