William Henderson Dawson was a British Tyneside poet, songwriter, author and bookbinder who lived in Newcastle upon Tyne.
He contributed to the collection known as Allan’s Illustrated Edition of Tyneside Songs and Readings (1862), as well as a book on the poets of Newcastle.
[1][2] He wrote the book, Walks round Old Newcastle, filled with anecdotes and local references to folklore and songs.
He also contributed to The Local Poets of Newcastle, providing many biographical articles, some in prose and others in rhyme and song.
[1] William Henderson Dawson died 25 January 1879, age 52 and was buried in St. John's Cemetery,[3] Elswick.