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Thread #37814   Message #3024059
Posted By: Dave Hanson
05-Nov-10 - 04:13 AM
Thread Name: Origin: How Shall I Your True Love Know (Shakesp'r
Subject: RE: Origin: How Shall I Your True Love Know (Shakesp'r
According to Stephen Sedley in 'The Seeds Of Love' the tune came down through the theatrical tradition and may be 16th or 17th century.

Sedley, incidently was a High Court Judge.

Dave H