Here's an old song for you, if you're from the Newcastle/Tyneside area:

Newcastle's now a dowly place,
all things seems sore aclite.
For here at last Blind Willie lies,
an honest, harmless wight.

This was from a song by Gateshead poet, Robert Gilchrist (1797–1844). Blind Willie was a song writer and performer, known as the ancient laureate of the Tyne. He was born in 1752 and used to perform in the local pubs to earn a few shillings. A much-loved figure. His most popular song was Broom Buzzems:

If she liked a droppie,
Her and I'd agree;
If she didn't like it,
There's the mair for me.

Buy broom buzzems
Buy them when they're new
Fine heather bred uns
Better never grew.

The buzzems is a type of broom called a besom. It's just a long pole with some twigs attached - think witch's broom and you get the idea.