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Origin: The Last Post

23 Mar 01 - 01:19 PM (#424272)
Subject: LAST POST AUTHORSHIP
From: Ian HP

I know this isn't a folky question, but does anyone know the authorship of The Last Post, as played at military funerals and every year on Remembrance Day in the UK?


23 Mar 01 - 01:30 PM (#424282)
Subject: RE: LAST POST AUTHORSHIP
From: Sorcha

Ian, look in this thread for some interesting info, and links to other places.


23 Mar 01 - 01:33 PM (#424284)
Subject: RE: LAST POST AUTHORSHIP
From: MMario

Here on this site they suggest that the last post dates back to the 1600's - which probably means the author is unknown.


23 Mar 01 - 01:35 PM (#424286)
Subject: RE: LAST POST AUTHORSHIP
From: catspaw49

Glad I checked back before I posted.....I had both of those....Mario's from richardw on the thread Sorcha linked..........Day late and a dollar short...story of my life.

Spaw


28 Mar 01 - 12:04 PM (#427619)
Subject: RE: LAST POST AUTHORSHIP
From: Ian HP

That's great. Thanks folks.