Further to Malcolm's comments, yes, FARNE can be awkward to access, but it's really worth the effort - there's some great stuff on there -lots of digitally reproduced pages from source books and broadsheets and some fantastic sound recordings. If at first you don't succeed ... honestly, try again. Likewise Conrad Bladey's website, Byeuk of Newcassel Sangs - well worth a visit.

By the way, Conrad, good to see you back on the 'cat. It seems like a while since I've seen you post anything.