Thomas Shimmin

Thomas Shimmin

Thomas Shimmin (1800-c.1876-9 [http://www.isle-of-man.com/manxnotebook/fulltext/worthies/p200a.htm Manx Worthies, 1901] accessed 1 January 2008] ) was a rag gatherer and poet nicknamed "Tom the Dipper" who lived in the Isle of Man.

Versions disagree as to whether he was a lovable rogue or a criminal with poetic abilities. He was said to be twice sentenced for robbery. He may have died in 1876 or 1879.

But the despised metropolis,I call it Castletown,Although the Governor were amiss,In honour did abound;'Twas not alone the poor were fed,But tradesmen and there spouse,To the Town Hall were freely led,And quickly filled the house.

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