When the discussions regarding the future of Sidmouth were to the fore I mentioned I had seen a quote from a number of years ago complaining Sidmouth was too "big".

I have found one dating from the 1969 festival, in English Dance and Song Winter/Christmas Edition 1969. Written by Tony Rose as part of a review of the festival.

"....and yet there is a feeling among the regular visitors to the festival that the intimacy of the smaller gathering has been lost in this rapid increase in size and popularity.......".

Plus ca change........

Dave