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Joseph Ashby-Sterry

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English author Joseph Ashby-Sterry in about 1880

Joseph Ashby-Sterry (1836 or 1838 – 1 June 1917)[1] was an English poet, novelist and journalist born in London. He contributed to Punch.

Life

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Ashby-Sterry was born in London, as the only son of Henry Sterry of Sydenham Hill. His works include Boudoir Ballads, a collection of poetry. He did not marry. He died on 1 June 1917, leaving £12,039.[1][dead link][2]

Journalism

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Ashby-Sterry was a contributor to the British magazine Punch. He also wrote the "Bystander" column in a British weekly paper, The Graphic, for 18 years.[3]

Select bibliography

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References

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  1. ^ a b Oxford Index Retrieved 24 June 2018. Archived 24 June 2018 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Journalist leaves £12,039". Daily Mirror. 3 August 1917. Retrieved 21 August 2016 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. ^ Morouzi (2016), p. 72.

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