I noted Bronson had something to say about definitions, in the context of the word 'ballad'.

"In the end precise limits must set limits arbitrarily."

Perhaps any person who regarded Bronson as some sort of prophet/giant upon whose shoulders we stand who must be treated with reverence and not ever taken issue with on any account might usefully consider this quotation?

Hello Steve
Regarding your kind offer about the index to Roud, I have asked the library to get me a copy. When it comes, I'll scan or copy the missing pages myself. Your offer was very kind, but doing it this way seems least trouble all round. Thanks again!

People seem especially exercised by what was said about the Copper family, including a comment meant as praise from Joe Offer. I'm happy to stand by what I said about the Copper family. As it happens I have 'seen' them; they were on Jules Holland. I have a CD with them on, and my favourite song from it was howled down as 'not folk' by a usual suspect when I put it forward as a favourite.