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George Pickering (1758–1826) was an 18th-century poet and songwriter, born in Simonburn. His most famous work is probably Donocht Head. == Early life == George Pickering was born in Simonburn, Northumberland in January 1758. His baptism register shows he was baptised on 11 January 1758. He was the eldest son of George Pickering, described as "A Gentleman", who was employed as Land Steward to Sir Lancelot Allgood, of Nunwick, and later Sir William Middleton.of Belsay Castle, Northumberland, in whose employ he died. George received his basic education from Mr Joseph Atkinson, a local schoolmaster, continuing c1770 (or 1771) to learn languages, under Reverend Joseph Harrison of Haydon Bridge Grammar School. He was a first class scholar, eager and willing to learn. In December 1776 George Pickering became a clerk in Mr Davidson's Solicitors office, managing the stamp-office for Northumberland, Newcastle, and Berwick, a position of considerable trust. It was here that he met Thomas Bedingfeld and discovered that they both held a great interest in classic, elegant literature. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「George Pickering」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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