FG180 - thanks for the info re Marsden Inn. I went there a couple of times in the mid-late 80s to see some fantastic singers but hadn't realized what big names they'd been getting hold of right from the start.

RiGGy - thanks for the clicky - very interesting. Does anyone know how I can get hold of Jane who was doing the research and maybe we can swop notes? On that subject (Folksong and Ballad) I've talked to Johnny Handle, Louis Killen, Alistair Anderson and Tom Gilfellon but have yet to set an interview date with Colin Ross (he's a busy man).

Question for all 3 of you - Ged, FG180 and RiGGY - Would you be willing to fill in a questionnaire for me on your own interests and involvement in the folk scene? It's relatively painless - honest! - and most people who've completed it tell me it's brought back some good memories for them. I could send it via PM if you prefer.

Cheers
Jude