Traditional music in England

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  • Type

    sound

  • Duration

    00:02:15

  • Cultures

    English

  • Shelf mark

    1CDR0010699 (copy of C1033/24)

  • Subjects

    English folk songs and music (Somerset)

  • Recording date

    1974-03-12

  • Is part of (Collection)

    Bob and Jacqueline Patten Collection

  • Recording locations

    Low Ham, Langport, Somerset, England, UK

  • Performers

    Ford, Amy, 1905-1983 (singer, female)

  • Recordist

    Patten, Bob

  • Description

    Item notes: Song learnt from an elderly gardener called Rodgers while she was in service in Drayton. First line: Tramping on the road at the close of day, sing a little song to pass the time along. Performer notes: Granddaughter of Frederick Crossman. Recording notes: Slight distortion at the end

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