Fascinating stuff: we can certainly make use of some of this.

Bill, Malcolm and Jim's suggestion, 'Humphrey Hardfeatures', turns out to be in in 6/4 time and G minor, which will touch parts other tunes don't reach, but it's worth fighting for. Some of the others may provide material for readings as well or instead. Andy's suggested McColl song looks very appropriate, too.

This is Mudcat at its best. Many thanks, everyone.

Valmai (Lewes)