Biography

Samuel Derrick. (1724-1769)

Originally an apprentice to a linen-maker he became an actor and playwright, before, in the early 1760s he became Master of Ceremonies at Bath.

Life with James Boswell:

Boswell met him during his first stay in London in 1760, and Derrick showed him the shabbier aspects of London "in all its variety of departments, both literary and sportive", (LJ, p. 7) before he was "saved" by Lord Eglinton and introduced to the higher social circles. When they met again, accidentally, on March 27, 1763, Boswell was not at all interested in renewing their friendship, referring (in his journal) to Derrick as "a little blackguard pimping dog".

Literature:

A few books written or compiled by Derrick are available via Abebooks .

This article was last updated at February 16 2008 20:54:49 CET

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