Many years ago I recall being in Pubs in England and Wales where singing was almost assumed and if people harmonised, very popular, there never was a stop made by anyone except if after hours. Then the Land Lord/Lady would ring the Bell etc.Instruments, we used play all kinds and sometimes there would be a Piano, a Box, Harmonica and Guitar. Never any problems. We used call these Fooo Foos - no idea why, maybe Spike Milligan coined the term.
Why are they getting down on it now? Is it because there is less money in the music bizz there?. Or is it because there is too much music in Pubs. If I remember right, one had to hunt out these little Pubs and some Towns it was nearly impossible to find any.
I am unhappy to read the report and if going for a Vacation restricted sessions would spoil my visit. So count me in the Petition.
typical visit would be Home Counties and perhaps hop over to ROI.