Some two and a half years ago as part of my retirement project, I decided to sing at least one folk song from each of the old English counties. I wanted them to be traditional and from the county rather than just collected there. (As the major route from London to the north Lincolnshire has a plethora of songs Not its own whereas such as Brigg Fair definitely belong to the county). I am a regular attender at two folk clubs and the task was completed last night. Oh incidentally I did add on the Isle of Man and the Isle of Wight as extras plus a Romany one for those who belong to no specific county. It has been great fun, finding, learning and singing new songs as well as some golden oldies whose county I was not necessarily aware of and many thanks to mudcatters who helped, the hubby the who learnt some of the tunes and friends who helped him out with reading music. Guess what - I am off round the 32 counties now to please himself.