Thanks to everyone for their kind words and memories of my granddad.

I was lucky enough to spend Christmas with Brian a few years back and like Kate we spent some time in the Dolphin. It was a privilege to get an insight into the joy of folk music that was so important to him and that now is to me.

I can remember him singing coal and cotton that night as clear as if it was yesterday and I think it is a testament to him that he was so easily able to convert an inner London kid with his voice and with his passion.

I am very proud to have been be your grandson Brian.

Vic