"Anyone involved in the current folk scene in England will tell you it is nothing like you say"
Except those of us who have left in disgust and those who constantly claim they are no longer welcome in many folk clubs if they sing unaccompanied songs (the title Purist) of the other thread sums that up perfectly)

Proof of the pudding - no guarantee of hearing a folk song anymore - no folk scene
You certainly haven't replied to that one
According to oyur Wiki link, you have a folk scene based on 'names' and nothing more
Happy New year to all
Jim