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[[File:Reuben Hallam aka Wadsley Jack.jpg|thumb|Reuben Hallam, aka Wadsley Jack, in later life]]
[[File:Reuben Hallam aka Wadsley Jack.jpg|thumb|Reuben Hallam, aka Wadsley Jack, in later life]]


'''Reuben Hallam''' (1818-1908), also known as '''Wadsley Jack''', was a carver, cutler and author, from the [[Wadsley]] district of [[Sheffield]], [[England]], who wrote in the Sheffield dialect. He is best known for the 1866 autobiographical work ''Wadsley Jack or the Humours and Adventures of a Travelling Cutler''.
'''Reuben Hallam''' (1818 – 1908), also known as '''Wadsley Jack''', was an English [[Wood carving|carver]], [[Cutlery|cutler]], musician and author, from the [[Wadsley]] district of [[Sheffield]], England, who wrote in the Sheffield dialect. He is best known for the autobiographical work ''Wadsley Jack; or, the Humours and Adventures of a Travelling Cutler''.


''Wadsley Jack...'', and its sequel ''Wadsley Jack's Married Life'', were each serialised in the ''[[Sheffield Telegraph|Sheffield Daily Telegraph]]'' in 1865 and 1866 respectively, prior to publication in book form.<ref name="Law">{{cite web|last1=Law|first1=Graham|title=British Library Newspapers: Literary Serialization in the 19th-Century Provincial Press|url=https://www.gale.com/binaries/content/assets/gale-us-en/primary-sources/newsvault/gps_britishlibrarynewspapers_grahamlawliteraryserialization.pdf|publisher=Gale Primary Sources|access-date=22 September 2017}}</ref>
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In various decennial [[United Kingdom Census|censuses]], he is listed as:


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In various decennial [[United Kingdom Census|censuses]], Hallam is listed as:
* 1851 a teacher of singing
* 1851 a teacher of singing
* 1861 a spring knife cutler.
* 1861 a spring knife cutler
* 1871 records him as a spring knife cutler.
* 1871 a spring knife cutler
* 1881 an artist (as are three of his children)
* 1881 an artist (as are three of his children)
* 1891 a weighman
* 1891 a weighman
* 1901 a spring knife cutler
* 1901 a spring knife cutler


He also worked as an organist, orator and singer.<ref name="Law" />
His portrait,<ref>Accession number K1913.158</ref> in oil on canvas, by W. Lindley, is in the collection of [[Museums Sheffield]].<ref name="ArtUK-Lindley">{{cite web |title=Reuben Hallam (1818–1908) |url=https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/reuben-hallam-18181908-72682 |publisher=ArtUK |accessdate=22 September 2017 }}</ref> Another portrait of Hallam was exhibited at the August 1888 Society of Artists' exhibition [[Willis Eadon]].


His portrait,<ref>Accession number K1913.158</ref> in oil on canvas, by W. Lindley, is in the collection of [[Museums Sheffield]].<ref name="ArtUK-Lindley">{{cite web |title=Reuben Hallam (1818–1908) |url=https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/reuben-hallam-18181908-72682 |publisher=ArtUK |access-date=22 September 2017 }}</ref> Another portrait of Hallam, by [[Willis Eadon]], was exhibited at the August 1888 [[Sheffield Society of Artists]]' exhibition.<ref name="SDT-SSATN">{{cite news |title=Sheffield Society of Artists [Third Notice] |work=Sheffield Daily Telegraph |date=27 August 1888}}</ref> ''The Sheffield Daily Telegraph'''s unnamed reviewer wrote that "it shows evidence of rather clever treatment in bringing out a strong individuality".<ref name="SDT-SSATN" /> Reviewing the same exhibition, ''The Sheffield and Rotherham Independent'' referred to Hallam as "a local celebrity".<ref name="SRI-SSACN">{{cite news |title=Sheffield Society of Artists [Concluding Notice] |work=Sheffield and Rotherham Independent |date=28 August 1888}}</ref>
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A pub in Wadsley, ''The Wadsley Jack'', formerly ''The Star'', was renamed in his honour.<ref name="Wadsley-Jack-pub">{{cite web |title=The Wadsley Jack |url=http://wadsleyjackpub.co.uk/ |accessdate=22 September 2017 }}</ref>


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A pub in Wadsley, ''The Wadsley Jack'', formerly ''The Star'', was renamed in his honour.<ref name="Wadsley-Jack-pub">{{cite web |title=The Wadsley Jack |url=http://wadsleyjackpub.co.uk/ |access-date=22 September 2017 }}</ref>
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== Works ==


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== Works ==
[[File:'Wadsley Jack' by Reuben Hallam.jpg|thumb|Front Cover of an 1881, paperback, edition of ''Wadsley Jack'' ]]
[[File:'Wadsley Jack' by Reuben Hallam.jpg|thumb|Front Cover of an 1881, paperback, edition of ''Wadsley Jack'']]


* {{cite book |last1=Hallam |first1=Reuben |authormask=0 |title=An Introduction to the Art of Singing |date=1849}}
* {{cite book |last1=Hallam |first1=Reuben |author-mask=0 |title=An Introduction to the Art of Singing |date=1849}}
* {{cite book |last1=Hallam |first1=Reuben |authormask=0 |title=Wadsley Jack or the Humours and Adventures of a Travelling Cutler |url=https://gredos.usal.es/jspui/handle/10366/82974 |date=1866 |publisher=John Holmes, Oxford Street }}
* {{cite book |last1=Hallam |first1=Reuben |author-mask=0 |title=Wadsley Jack; or, the Humours and Adventures of a Travelling Cutler |url=https://gredos.usal.es/jspui/handle/10366/82974 |date=1866 |publisher=John Holmes, Oxford Street |location=London }}


== References ==
== References ==

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== External links ==
== External links ==
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* [https://www.artuk.org/artdetective/discussions/discussions/further-information-sought-on-the-artist-w-lindley ArtUK] discussion of the Lindley portrait

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* [https://www.artuk.org/artdetective/discussions/discussions/further-information-sought-on-the-artist-w-lindley ArtUK] discussion of a portrait of Hallam.
* ''[https://www.sheffieldhistory.co.uk/forums/uploads/monthly_02_2011/post-513-065782400%201298132955.jpg T'Days ov Ahr Fathers]'' newspaper article by Hallam, in dialect
* ''[https://www.sheffieldhistory.co.uk/forums/uploads/monthly_02_2011/post-513-065782400%201298132955.jpg T'Days ov Ahr Fathers]'' newspaper article by Hallam, in dialect


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Latest revision as of 04:19, 24 July 2024

Reuben Hallam
Oil portrait by W. Lindley
Born1818
Died1908 (aged 89–90)
NationalityEnglish
Occupations
Reuben Hallam, aka Wadsley Jack, in later life

Reuben Hallam (1818 – 1908), also known as Wadsley Jack, was an English carver, cutler, musician and author, from the Wadsley district of Sheffield, England, who wrote in the Sheffield dialect. He is best known for the autobiographical work Wadsley Jack; or, the Humours and Adventures of a Travelling Cutler.

Wadsley Jack..., and its sequel Wadsley Jack's Married Life, were each serialised in the Sheffield Daily Telegraph in 1865 and 1866 respectively, prior to publication in book form.[1]

In various decennial censuses, Hallam is listed as:

  • 1851 a teacher of singing
  • 1861 a spring knife cutler
  • 1871 a spring knife cutler
  • 1881 an artist (as are three of his children)
  • 1891 a weighman
  • 1901 a spring knife cutler

He also worked as an organist, orator and singer.[1]

His portrait,[2] in oil on canvas, by W. Lindley, is in the collection of Museums Sheffield.[3] Another portrait of Hallam, by Willis Eadon, was exhibited at the August 1888 Sheffield Society of Artists' exhibition.[4] The Sheffield Daily Telegraph's unnamed reviewer wrote that "it shows evidence of rather clever treatment in bringing out a strong individuality".[4] Reviewing the same exhibition, The Sheffield and Rotherham Independent referred to Hallam as "a local celebrity".[5]

A pub in Wadsley, The Wadsley Jack, formerly The Star, was renamed in his honour.[6]

Works

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Front Cover of an 1881, paperback, edition of Wadsley Jack
  • An Introduction to the Art of Singing. 1849.
  • Wadsley Jack; or, the Humours and Adventures of a Travelling Cutler. London: John Holmes, Oxford Street. 1866.

References

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  1. ^ a b Law, Graham. "British Library Newspapers: Literary Serialization in the 19th-Century Provincial Press" (PDF). Gale Primary Sources. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  2. ^ Accession number K1913.158
  3. ^ "Reuben Hallam (1818–1908)". ArtUK. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  4. ^ a b "Sheffield Society of Artists [Third Notice]". Sheffield Daily Telegraph. 27 August 1888.
  5. ^ "Sheffield Society of Artists [Concluding Notice]". Sheffield and Rotherham Independent. 28 August 1888.
  6. ^ "The Wadsley Jack". Retrieved 22 September 2017.
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