Shield, William, 1748-1829

Variant names
Dates:
Birth 1748-03-05
Death 1829-01-25
Britons,
English,

Biographical notes:

British theatre composer.

From the description of Hope & Love / A Cavatina. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270569533

Epithet: Rear-Admiral

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000878.0x000389

English composer.

From the description of Autograph letters signed (2), dated : [London] Oct. 23 1809 and [n.p.] Apr. 22 1816, to James Perry, 1809 Oct. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270669799

From the description of Autograph letter (the signature has been cut away), dated : "Criel pres de Chantilly chez le Citoyen P. Rielly, Florial [sic] 27, 4 year [i.e. May 16 1796]," to an unidentified recipient, 1796 May 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270669808

From the description of Autograph letters signed (2), dated : [London] May 5 1824 and 24 December 1827, to Alf[red] Pettet in Norwich, 1824 May 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270669803

From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [London] June 1 1826, to unidentified recipients, 1826 June 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270669812

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Subjects:

  • CHR [179-?]
  • Harpsichord music, Arranged
  • Marches (Orchestra)
  • Music
  • Music
  • Musicals
  • Operas
  • Operas
  • Operas
  • Orchestral music, Arranged
  • Piano music, Arranged
  • PRO Heineken, M. E. (inscription)
  • PRO Hopkinson, Edward Jr. (donor)
  • PRO Hopkinson, Francis
  • PRO Hopkinson, Joseph
  • PRO Hopkinson, Oliver
  • Songs (High voice) with piano
  • Songs with instrumental ensemble
  • Songs with piano
  • Songs with piano

Occupations:

not available for this record

Places:

  • Plymouth, Devon (as recorded)
  • London, England (as recorded)
  • Nieuwe Diep, Holland (as recorded)
  • Ostend, Flanders (as recorded)