Harry Cox was a fantastic traditional singer and song writer born in Barton Turf, and raised in Catfield from 1890. Catfield is where he lived for the rest of his life. Sadly, 'What Will Become of England' doesn’t lose relevance. This is followed by one of many Yarmouth Hornpipes, which often appear in the East Anglian step dancing tradition. Harry's Seagull is a tune I dedicate to Harry Cox. I was delighted to learn that Harry was an animal lover and kept a wounded seagull as a pet for some time.

04 - What Will Become Of England - Yarmouth Hornpipe - Harry's Seagull

Come, Little Leaves is a celebration of Autumn. I learned this from the singing of Walter Pardon, who remembers it from his primary school in Knapton, Norfolk. It's immortalised on his ‘Bright Golden Store’ record.

02 - Come, Little Leaves

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A song to celebrate the Frost Fairs that used to take place on the river Thames, beach when our winters were cold. Between 1604 and 1817 the Thames would regularly freeze and the ice would sometimes grow thick enough to support a festival on the river. Stall holders, publicans, musicians and all manner of trades would set up on the frozen river. Fires would be lit in the tents that sat upon the thick ice in order to keep warm. Attendees of the final Frost Fair in 1817 even witnessed an elephant walk on the ice.

Frost Fair master

Georgia works with fiddle, voice, tenor guitar and drones to create crisp arrangements of old songs, and new compositions. Georgia is a critically acclaimed song writer, with self penned songs and traditional re-workings achieving national radio play on BBC radio 2, BBC radio 4, and a BBC 3 live session. Known for her distinctive voice and playful, engaging song writing style, Georgia is best known for her work with The Shackleton Trio.
 
 Georgia takes great influence from the traditional singers of the East of England such as Harry Cox, Walter Pardon and Phoebe Smith. Traditional material she performs often stems from her native East Anglia and her own compositions are often inspired by stories from the region and the areas unique, compelling landscape.

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