As an American and an enthusiastic but definitely amateur historian , I still have to admit several facts. Not only is Hull itself cited in folk culture, not to mention its status as a very likely contender for the center of the Mudcat world (based on participation), but it can also be considered the gateway to many other sites of folk and historical interest--one that comes to mind immediately is "from Yarmouth down to Scarborough".

It heartens me as a patriotic American and folkie that at least a few songs that mention Schenectady have been unearthed. But in addition to being the graveyard of would-be non-dictionary spellers, Schenectady (hope I have it right) is still in dire need of more wordsmiths to establish its place (though recent Mudcat efforts have certainly given Schenectady a good kick-start.)



And I really have to do something about this "cookie problem"--have already tried many times.