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Handed Down
Handed Down celebrates traditional songs and the people who sing them. The show is presented by Jenny Shaw, an amateur musician and professional writer. Each episode is full of music, tales and curiosities as we delve into the history a single song, often with the help of a fellow folk musician, to uncover the strange stories and colourful characters that lie beneath.
These are the songs that have been handed down from our ancestors. This podcast and the people involved in it help keep them alive so that we can hand them down in turn to future generations.
Handed Down
Old Pendle (revisited) with Colin Ormston
We're diving even deeper into this Lancashire favourite, thanks to today's guest Colin Ormston. His research uncovers an enigmatic pair of brothers and a treasure trove of songs and local lore, and we get to hear the original tune and arrangement of this popular song.
You can find Colin's research and copies of the two original songbooks here and his folk website here. You can also hear his music on Youtube.
The original podcast with guest Peter Madeley can be found here.
Music etc
Instrumental version of Old Pendle (modern version) recorded by Peter Madeley
Original tune for Old Pendle played by Jenny Shaw
Pendle Witches (from Songs of the Pendle Country Book 2) played by Jenny Shaw
Old Pendle (full song) recorded by Colin Ormston and 3D
Spoken excerpts from Songs of the Pendle Country Book 1