Thanks Geoff. However, my query was referring specifically to the pub carol singing in Wigan in the 80s/90s which the original poster mentioned.

I'm pretty conversant with the South Yorkshire/Derbyshire traditions as I have been singing there since the early 80s (mainly at Ingbirchworth/Upper Denby). It was this that led me to research Lancashre carols.

Peter Bearon
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