In answer to Alexander's question about carols probably the most famous "local" carols are those found in Sheffield and North Derbyshire. Type "Village Carols" into Google.

Other similar traditions as well as Padstow, can be found in Odcombe (Somerset), Netherton (Nr. Wakefield) Beeston (Notts) and a number of other places have one or two carols.

Interestingly they have also survived in Glenrock, Pennsylvania USA. See:
www.glenrockcarolers.org . These were taken over from the Manchester area in 1848.

Cornish Miners'Choirs also survive on the West Coast of the USA where carols are certainly in their repertoire. A simple internet search will find those for you.

Best regards,

Dave Eyre