Newcastle upon Tyne, County Durham, England, United Kingdom
Edward ('Ned') Corvan 1827-1865. Born in Liverpool, raised in Newcastle. Became Tyneside's first professional singer-songwriter following his debut at the Royal Olympic Concert Hall in 1853. Wrote over 120 songs, including 'The Cullercoats Fishwife' and 'Who Hung the Monkey?'
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