William Nathan 'Jingy' Wells. Bampton, Oxfordshire, England, 1911
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William Nathan 'Jingy' Wells pictured with fiddle and Morris costume in Bampton, Oxfordshire, England, in 1910. Rear of postcard states "Dance no. 2: William Nathan 'Jingy' Wells (1868-1953), Bampton musician, c.1911. Joining the side in 1887 as fool, he latterly became the musician, a role which...
Studio portrait of Ralph Vaughan Williams. Rear of postcard states "Collectors no. 1: "Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958). Composer, editor of the 'English Hymnal' and pioneer collector of English folk song. The Library of the English Folk Dance and Song Dance Society, of which he was appointed P...
Peter Kennedy's home in Hampstead, London. Rear of photograph states "The Kennedy's house in 'appy 'ampstead. 10 Downside Cres, Haverstock Hill, Hampstead, London, NW3, England". Unknown date.
Two young boys stood outside beside a rug. Rear of photograph states "Michele and Egiddio - two local friends". 1 of 2 related photographs from the same occasion.
A harp made by Bill Hedworth of 70 Dunston Road, Dunston, Gateshead, England. Rear of photograph has address, date and the pitch range of the "clarsach 31 strings" harp.
Jack Armstrong with Northumbrian small pipes. Unknown date and location, possibly on the occasion of a BBC recording in Northumberland, England. Photograph by Peter Kennedy.
Photograph of two indigenous Columbian men playing a drum and flute, surrounded by other people and musicians. Unknown date, location and photographer.