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Ben Bims?

deasomnians
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since 2006-06-20

Posts 87
California

0 posted 2006-06-20 01:38 PM

I'm searching for the author of this poem:

"I am the ghost of John James Benjamin Bims.
I was cut down right in the midst of my sins.
My home is down below,
But now I am out for an hour or so.
When the cock begins to crow,
Farewell to Ben Bims."

My grandad really wants to know who wrote this, so if you have any ideas please let me know. Apparently Ben Bims wan an official hangman of England, but that's all I know. Thanks!

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

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Gaia

1 posted 2006-06-20 07:16 PM

There is a Benjamin Bartholomew Bimms who was an official hangman in England 1883-1884. Perhaps, this is the Bimms you seek, though I never found those words listed anywhere.
good luck!

Mick Hawkes
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since 2000-10-26

Posts 90
Tees-side , England

2 posted 2006-06-20 07:44 PM

Hi & welcome to PIP

From what I can find this not a poem but a song! And has no known author!, I hope this link helps… I will keep looking about “Ben Bims” & let you know if I find anything.
http://www.nls.uk/broadsides/broadside.cfm/id/16433

Never take life too seriously - None of us gets out alive!

deasomnians
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since 2006-06-20

Posts 87
California

3 posted 2006-06-20 09:27 PM

Thanks so much! That's exactly what I was looking for.

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