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The Soho Tide: Al Stewart remembers

In this wonderful titbit from the fRoots Archives, Ian A. Anderson catches up with Al Stewart to see what he recalls from old Soho...

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This is England [Folk Roots, 1997]

As Boss Morris help to reignite the country's interest in traditional culture, we dig into the fRoots archive to see how these things are cyclical. Back in 1997, Colin Irwin celebrated a culture every bit as exotic as the most distant of World Music destinations.

In this photo by Judith Burrows, Pecsaetan Morris dance with hankies in a sunny yard

fRoots Archive Morris Dancing

Hoyden Morris: a brief history of women’s Morris dancing

Elizabeth Kinder digs into the latest Morris revival and finds that it's all about the women.

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Alien Water by Ian A. Anderson – a book review

Photos of Annual Affairs with Homer Sykes

Clog-making – and why we should cherish it

Customs Uncovered: St Brigid’s Day, Candlemas and Imbolc

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The Best British folk songs, as chosen by British folk singers

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The Tradfolk Wassail Directory, 2024-25

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