CORNWALL

DING 2013: “A Collector of Christmas carols, many of which have become modern day classics. Born in London, where he was a solicitor. His first wife was Cornish. He was a member of the Society of Antiquaries and of the Percy Society.”

Works

Specimens of Cornish Provincial Dialect collected and arranged by Uncle Jan Trenoodle with some introductory remarks, and a glossary, by an antiquarian friend, also a selection of songs and other pieces connected with Cornwall. 1846. London: John Russell Smith. SC. EDD.

KingKong Project

William SANDYS (M: 1792 Oct 29 - 1874 Feb 18) (&ps: Uncle Jan TREENOODLE)

The History Of The Violin [n|1864]

For further information about his life and works, see:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Sandys_%28antiquarian%29

http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Sandys,_William_%281792-1874%29_%28DNB00%29

http://www.hymnsandcarolsofchristmas.com/Hymns_and_Carols/Images/Sandys/william_sandys.htm

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