Snaggs

The Blood Tub, otherwise known as Snaggs's, was the centre of nocturnal pleasure in Bursley.

Clayhanger Arnold Bennett 1899

Watch this recent GRNY interview with felt artist Snaggs.

Snaggs Interview « Drawn! The Illustration and Cartooning Blog 2008

Snaggs had got to the point of catching at straws.

Clayhanger Arnold Bennett 1899

And in less than a minute the troupe did indeed emerge, and old Snaggs expostulated with a dilatory public, respectfully but firmly.

Clayhanger Arnold Bennett 1899

They passed Snaggs 'Theatre, and from its green, wooden walls came the obscure sound of humanity in emotion.

Clayhanger Arnold Bennett 1899

"God Save the Queen," and the players, followed by old Snaggs, processionally entered the booth.

Clayhanger Arnold Bennett 1899

Snaggs ', dimly lit by a few glazed apertures in the roof, was nearly crammed by men who sat on the low benches and leaned standing against the sidewalls.

Clayhanger Arnold Bennett 1899

Snaggs was able to catch his arm in time and prevent his drawing the ugly weapon.

The Island Treasure 1887

Snaggs was authorised to deduct from the American sailor's wages -- crediting it to the cook's account, should the dead man's heirs or assigns apply for any balance due to the poor darkey when the ship arrived in port.

The Island Treasure 1887

However, between the two of us, we got Captain Snaggs laid in his bed, where he certainly would be more comfortable than wallowing about in the water on the cabin floor.

The Island Treasure 1887