Surname: Prince Forename(s): John Critchley b. 21 June 1808. d. 5 May 1866. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Working-class poet. *Pseudonyms: “Bard of Hyde,” “Poet of the People,” “Factory Bard,”
“J. C. P.” Born in Wigan. Published in magazines and local newspapers. Worked as reed
maker, yarn warehouseman (1841-42), shop keeper. Editor of *Ancient Shepherds’ Quarterly
Magazine* (1845-1851). Critic of Chartism. Died destitute. Biographical information:
*DJO*, *ODNB*. (AC)