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Sabine Baring-Gould and the folk songs of South West England

Brief biography of the collector and his contribution to preserving the music traditions of the South West. Includes some lyrics.

http://www.greenjack.btinternet.co.uk/
Traditional Music in England Project

British Library Sound Archive project, preserving and making accessible recordings of English traditional music. Information and audio clips.

http://www.bl.uk/collections/sound-archive/traditional_music.html
Understanding Lyke Wake Dirge

A translation to modern English (with annotations) of the ancient Yorkshire song describing the afterlife journey of the deceased.

http://www.duntemann.com/likewakepage.htm

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