Thanks for all this, people. A web search did come up with a number of recordings - I'm surprised how many - but it's the history I was seeking. Thanks, Malcolm, for the country information. MMario, I think I've seen reference to Childe before - I thought it was #44 but could well be #43. I'll have to check that!

All I need is a couple of introductory lines before singing it (maybe - haven't decided yet) at the Welsh Folk Song Soc. weekend coming up. (And, yes, I know it isn't Welsh, but they let me do one 'from home' sometimes! For variety.)

Thanks again

sian