Frederick (Fred) Edward Weatherly KC 1849-1929: Oxford Tutor, Barrister and Lyricist

Reference Number

PP/1324

Level of Description

Item

Title

Frederick (Fred) Edward Weatherly KC 1849-1929: Oxford Tutor, Barrister and Lyricist

Creator(s) & Administrative History

Chislett, W H A: Author

Date

2006

Extent

Pages: 9

Description

Unpublished notes. Electronic copy at s:/archives/billchislett's research notes. A short account of the life of Fred Weatherly, famous for composing the lyrics of 'Danny Boy'. Born in Portishead, Somerset he later moved to Bath and died there in his Bathwick home in 1929.

Personal Name

Weatherly, Frederick Edward, 1848-1929, lyricist, poet, author and lawyer

Subject

Biography
Popular Music
Lyrics