Thomas Crane in North Wales, including Lady Eleanor Butler and Miss Ponsonby, the eccentric "Ladies of Llangollen". In 1832 he exhibited at the Liverpool Academy for the first time, and continued to show there for many years. In 1835 he was elected an associate of the academy, and in 1838 a full member. In the following year he married, and moved back to London, where he lived for some time, but found the capital unsuitable, due to his predisposition to pulmonary disease. After trying Leamington and other places, he moved to Liverpool, and in 1841 was elected treasurer of the academy there.
The Newcastle Eccentrics of the 19th century the way, Stand out of the way, I never give place to fools", to which Willy retorted, “But I do", bowing and stepping aside. Billy died at St. John's Poor-house on 31 July 1831, aged 68 years. Cull Billy appears in several songs including :- Was an unknown character who appeared in several songs, including :- One of the Eccentrics in the painting. One of the Eccentrics in the painting - See separate entry for William Purvis (Blind Willie) Tommy Ferns was a character, almost blind and suffering from partial paralysis of his hands. For around 30 years he stood