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John Howson obituary 19:33 - Oct 1 with 893 views

Actually bought a real hard copy newspaper today for the first time in ages.

I thought there may be a few on here that would appreciate this ...

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/jul/24/john-howson-obituary

John Howson obituary on 12:09 - Oct 2 with 705 views

Sharkey

Do you know any of the pubs he used when he was song collecting?

And are there any pubs still with spontaneous singing, (as opposed to pubs hosting 'folk nights'?)

John Howson obituary on 13:36 - Oct 2 with 656 views

WeWereZombies

Worth mentioning that Ralph Vaughn Williams was the subject of BBC Radio Four's book of the week last week, even if it is more connected to Norfolk folk music:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001bktp

Poll:

What was in Wes Burns' imaginary cup of tea ?

John Howson obituary on 20:28 - Oct 2 with 574 views

XYZ

John Howson obituary on 12:09 - Oct 2 by Sharkey
Do you know any of the pubs he used when he was song collecting? And are there any pubs still with spontaneous singing, (as opposed to pubs hosting 'folk nights'?)

Apologies, I don't. Tbh, I'm no big fan of this stuff - just thought he had an interesting life and the local connections would mean something to some on here.

The joy of reading a real newspaper where you come across something you just wouldn't see online.

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