By "the influence of the Revival in the Durham coalfield" I was referring specifically to the notion that the revival, and Lloyd's interest in mining songs in particular, fed back into local culture in such a way that new songs were composed and old ones dusted off. How widespread this was, and how many songs resulted from it, is something I'd be interested to hear more about. But surely the Elliots of Birtley both contributed to and drew inspiration from the early revival?

"I just ponder to what extent folk song ever permeated traditional popular culture at all. Having been brought up within and alongside such a culture, I do have my doubts"

I think you were simply too late, Suibhne.