Sheila Gallagher, singer, in her cottage in Middledore, Gweedore, Co. Donegal, Ireland, on the occasion of a BBC recording session. Rear of photograph states "Return to Rothwell House". 8 of 17 related photographs.
Fred Crossman. Huish Episcopi, Langport, Somerset, England, 1952
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Frederick J. Crossman, singer, pictured outdoors at Huish Episcopi, Langport, Somerset, England, possibly on the occasion of a BBC recording session. Rear of photograph states "A number of his songs in RP library. 'As I walked through the meadows'. No neg available ['8A' crossed through]". 2 of 3...
Fred Jordan. Diddlebury, Wenlock, Shropshire, England 1952
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Fred Jordan, singer, pictured in a farmhouse near the Craven Arms, Diddlebury, Wenlock, Shropshire, England, on the occasion of a BBC recording session. 4 of 4 related photographs from same session.
Charlie Wills. Morcombelake, Bridport, Dorset, England, 1954
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Charlie Wills, singer, pictured outdoors on the occasion of a BBC recording session at Morecombelake, Bridport, Dorset, England. 5 of 5 related photographs from same session. Cropped semi-matt enlargement.
Joe Tunney. Beleek, Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, 1952
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Joe Tunney [Paddy Tunney’s brother] with accordion, pictured at Beleek, Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland on either 19 or 20 July 1952 [there were two sessions]. Posed with a BBC microphone outside on the occasion of a BBC recording session that took place inside his cottage from same session. 1 of...
The Garson Trio. Twatt-at-Kirkwall, Orkneys, Scotland, 1955
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Garson Trio performing: John Nicholson, guitar; Jimmy Garson, fiddle; Iris Nicholson (Jimmy's daughter and John's wife), piano-accordion. Photographed at Twatt-at-Kirkwall, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, at a private recording session. Rear of photograph states "Leader: Jimmy Garson (centre)...
The Garson Trio. Twatt-at-Kirkwall, Orkneys, Scotland, 1955
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Garson Trio performing: John Nicholson, guitar; Jimmy Garson, fiddle; Iris Nicholson (Jimmy's daughter and John's wife), piano-accordion. Photographed at Twatt-at-Kirkwall, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, at a private recording session. 3 of 5 related photographs from same session.
John 'Yankee Jack' Short. Watchet, Somerset, England
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John 'Yankee Jack' Short pictured at Watchet, Somerset, England. Probably 1914. Rear of postcard states "Singers no.2: John 'Yankee Jack' Short of Watchet, Somerset. Sailor, shantyman and Town Crier. In 1914 Mr Short sang 57 shanties for Cecil Sharp, 43 of them appeared in English Folk Chanteys. ...
North Skelton Sword Dancers. Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxfordshire, England
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Peter Kennedy, melodeon, accompanies the North Skelton Sword Dance team, led by Richard Callendar, in front of a large crowd outside the Old Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxfordshire, England. Photograph probably taken in the 1950s.