Traditional music in England

Gladys Withers interview, part 05

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  • Type

    sound

  • Duration

    00:04:26

  • Cultures

    English

  • Shelf mark

    1CDR0012312 (copy of C1033/207)

  • Recording date

    1986-08-16

  • Is part of (Collection)

    Bob and Jacqueline Patten Collection

  • Recording locations

    Horton, Ilminster, Somerset, England, UK

  • Interviewees

    Withers, Don (speaker, male), Withers, Gladys, 1901- (speaker, female)

  • Interviewers

    Patten, Bob (speaker, male), Patten, Jacqueline (speaker, female)

  • Recordist

    Patten, Bob

  • Abstract

    Burning ashen faggots. Her family would spend all the morning of the previous day making them. Having a drink every time the withy ties burnt from a three-handled cup which had the farmers toast on it ‘Let the wealthy and great’ [Roud Folk Song Index No. 1603, related to: The jolly farmer – Roud 3043]. Revisiting her old house at Babcary. The faggot would be laid on the hearth from one end and ‘wonderful cider would be passed round’.

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Gladys Withers interview, part 05

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