Hello Margie - I've been a bit slow in replying, sorry. You could try and contact Ian Russell via his website for the Village Carols festival in Grenoside near Sheffield - he may well point you towards the book you need. Or you could try asking the Royal at Dungworth - either google their address, or go to their Facebook page. Cheers, I believe the lady you are refering to also plays for the local Methodist church. Cheers, David
Every time I feel depressed I listen to this video and it cheers me up no end. How is it that interest in traditional English culture is so often ridiculed?
This is one of the three best Christmas Carols I ever heared (and already learned on the accordion). Bill Farmer's accordion playing and this video give an ideo how rich the English tradition used to be.
Thanks Mike. And before 150 years ago too. As I understand it, some of these carols were the old west gallery carols sung between 1700 and 1850 in the country churches until the Victorians banned them because the choirs had too much autonomy. After that they would sing outside the churches until it became too cold - when they headed for the nearest warm building: the pub!
That's brilliant, a real folky old-fashioned version of The Holly And The Ivy, which has always been a favourite of mine. Played on the merry organ as well! Thanks for posting.
Hello Margie - I've been a bit slow in replying, sorry. You could try and contact Ian Russell via his website for the Village Carols festival in Grenoside near Sheffield - he may well point you towards the book you need. Or you could try asking the Royal at Dungworth - either google their address, or go to their Facebook page. Cheers, I believe the lady you are refering to also plays for the local Methodist church. Cheers, David
Davidburbidge 5 months ago
I've heard this version years ago. Where can I purchase the music the nice lady is playing? Please email mbonnett@towson.edu. Thank you!
Margiebonnett 1 year ago
What version is this?
barrychuckle1411 1 year ago
Every time I feel depressed I listen to this video and it cheers me up no end. How is it that interest in traditional English culture is so often ridiculed?
stibblebar 1 year ago
O just fantastic. It makes me proud to be English/British. Fantastic !!
stibblebar 1 year ago
This is one of the three best Christmas Carols I ever heared (and already learned on the accordion). Bill Farmer's accordion playing and this video give an ideo how rich the English tradition used to be.
nemethmik 2 years ago
awesome scene
smw802 2 years ago
Thanks Mike. And before 150 years ago too. As I understand it, some of these carols were the old west gallery carols sung between 1700 and 1850 in the country churches until the Victorians banned them because the choirs had too much autonomy. After that they would sing outside the churches until it became too cold - when they headed for the nearest warm building: the pub!
Davidburbidge 2 years ago
Thanks that's a great video of a genuine tradition. they've been singing these carols for over 150 years in the South Yorkshire area
mikesamwild 2 years ago
Love it!
barrychuckle1411 2 years ago
That's brilliant, a real folky old-fashioned version of The Holly And The Ivy, which has always been a favourite of mine. Played on the merry organ as well! Thanks for posting.
bayster912 3 years ago