Catherine Ann Dorset
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Catherine Ann Dorset was a British author of poems for children. She had a successful career as a writer. Dorset anonymously collaborated on several works with her sister, Charlotte, which were Cather
"The Gentleman's Magazine" – November 1807 – "The Peacock 'at Home'" – Praise (Urban 1807)
"The Gentleman's Magazine" – March 1808 – "The Peacock 'at Home'" – Criticism (Urban 1808)
The Three wishes by Catherine Ann Dorset
Suit our wishes to our station by Catherine Ann Dorset
William Roscoe
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William Roscoe was a British banker, lawyer and politician. He is best known as one of England's first abolitionists, and as the author of the poem for children The Butterfly's Ball, and the Grasshopp
Catherine Ann Dorset
…verses. The book was illustrated by the Irish painter William Mulready and was seen as a sequel to The Butterfly's Ball, and the Grasshopper's Feast by William Roscoe. The Peacock 'at Home' was a sequel to William Roscoe's book, but some felt that it was better than the original. The Peacock 'at Home' sold 40,000…
Portrait of William Roscoe by Martin Archer Shee, 1815–1817 (which is on display at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool).
Roscoe plaque, roughly locating burial place of William Roscoe in Roscoe Gardens, Mount Pleasnt
William Roscoe's memorial, relocated to Ullet Road Unitarian Church carved by John Gibson
Statue of William Roscoe at St. George's Hall, Liverpool by Chantrey