Cot where I was Born, The Back to browse page Performer: Herbert, George Place Collected: Poulton Date collected: Between 1913 and 1916 Collector: Williams, Alfred Roud Number: 12882 A song often printed on broadside and in songbooks from the 19th century onwards but only found this once in oral tradition. It is the work of L Heath (composer) and George Hews (arranger) in 1844. Notes by Gwilym Davies Media & Downloads