Victorian china fairing company developed a mass production method that no other company could match, thereby achieving an advantage over other firms. The subject matter that inspired fairings varies widely and provides an interesting insight into the popular culture of the Victorian era. Popular songs and music hall numbers inspire some of them, such as "Jenny Jones and Ned Morgan" and "Champagne Charlie is my name". Others commemorate notable people or buildings such as Ladies of Llangollen (relating to the scandalous affair of Lady Eleanor Butler and Lady Sarah Ponsonby) or "The Model of Laxey" (the Laxey Wheel on the Isle of Mann,
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