In these grounds, under an ancient oak which reared its tall head proudly above all its neighbors, there was observed a fine statue of bellman the composer, who, as we learned, was accustomed a century ago to sit in this spot and sing his compositions to his assembled friends, accompanying himself on his favorite instrument the cithern.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
At Dunfermline, the Kirk Session had this matter under consideration, and the bellman was directed "to tak notice of those who tak the sneising tobacco in tyme of Divine Service, and to inform concerning them."
"England in the Days of Old"
William Andrews
The bellman's house is close by.
"The South of France--East Half"
Charles Bertram Black