John Castillo
1792 - 1845
John Castillo, often referred to as the "Bard of the Dales", from his first published book - "The Bard of the Dales - Poems by John Castillo" was a poet who lived for much of his life in the village of Lealholm. Castillo's work is treasured as having rescued the ancient language of the dales from oblivion.Poems
- CAUTION FROM LIMBER HILL.
- THE VILLAGE CHURCH IN RUINS!
- POETICAL REFLECTIONS.
- THE TWO HOURS’ TASK!
- THE COUNTRY BLUNDER!
- A SINNER SAVED BY GRACE.
- THE PORTION OF THE JUST.
- THE HAPPY CHOICE!
- ON THE DEATH OF JOHN MORLEY.
- THE SERVANT'S ADDRESS TO HIS MASTER;
- SABBATH MORNING MUSINGS.
- LINES ON LEAVING FRYUP, IN SEARCH OF WORK.