Thomas Shimmin

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Thomas Shimmin (1800-c.1876-9^[1]) was a rag gatherer and poet nicknamed "Tom the Dipper" who lived in the Isle of Man.^[1]

Versions disagree as to whether he was a lovable rogue or a criminal with poetic abilities. He was said to be twice sentenced for robbery. He may have died in 1876 or 1879.

But the despised metropolis,
I call it Castletown,
Although the Governor were amiss,
In honour did abound;
'Twas not alone the poor were fed,
But tradesmen and there spouse,
To the Town Hall were freely led,
And quickly filled the house.