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Lamshaw, "young" William

1780-1806

piper (&c.) mentioned by name

Born in Morpeth (in his birth record named Lambshaw), he lived in North Shields; Despite his early death, "young" William was a significant figure in the history of the instrument, and appointed Piper to the Duchess of Northumberland already at an early age (1798-1806), succeeding his grandfather, "old" William Lamshaw.

Instrument: Northumbrian smallpipes

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Richard Butler, »The Ducal Pipers of Alnwick Castle«
Wikipedia
Google books (➺ Lainſhaw [bottom left column])