National - Revision history

Richard Spencer at 10:48, 1 May 2026

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	[http://www.tradsong.org website - www.tradsong.org]		[http://www.tradsong.org website - www.tradsong.org]

	TSF is an informal organisation of researchers and enthusiasts ~~for~~ traditional song ~~and traditional singing~~ whose aim is to encourage ~~research~~ and ~~dissemination of information about traditional song~~. There are usually ~~three~~ meetings a year in different parts of England where ~~there are~~ presentations ~~of topics related to song research~~ and ~~where members can discuss aspects of~~ their research ~~or use~~ of ~~song with colleagues~~.		TSF is an informal organisation of researchers and enthusiasts of all aspects of traditional song whose aim is to encourage and share their interests in the topic. There are usually two in-person meetings a year in different parts of England and eight online meetings where speakers from the UK and further afield give presentations and lead discussions on their research. New members, listeners and speakers are very welcome. See the website for details of upcoming meetings and membership.

	==Society for Storytelling==		==Society for Storytelling==

JohnnyAdams at 10:24, 13 April 2026

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	At that time there was much rivalry between members of the all-male Morris Ring (founded in 1934) on one side and the Women's Morris Federation, which came into being in the mid 1970's on the other. Both organisations agreed that Morris Dancing shouldn't involve a mixing of the sexes! (Although "WMF" did later become the Morris Federation and expanded its membership to include male and mixed groups).		At that time there was much rivalry between members of the all-male Morris Ring (founded in 1934) on one side and the Women's Morris Federation, which came into being in the mid 1970's on the other. Both organisations agreed that Morris Dancing shouldn't involve a mixing of the sexes! (Although "WMF" did later become the Morris Federation and expanded its membership to include male and mixed groups).

	http://www.open-morris.~~com~~/		http://www.open-morris.org/

	== Folk Arts England ==		== Folk Arts England ==

JohnnyAdams: Modified hosting information and deleted reference to The Folk Shop

2021-11-12T17:04:19Z

Modified hosting information and deleted reference to The Folk Shop

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	The hub of the Society's work is the [http://library.efdss.org Vaughan Williams Memorial Library], a significant multi-media collection in care for the nation.		The hub of the Society's work is the [http://library.efdss.org Vaughan Williams Memorial Library], a significant multi-media collection in care for the nation.
	Most of the major collections of tunes and songs are scanned and available online. An ever increasing number of the dance and tune books documents have been transcribed into ABC format, that display as a score alongside the original, the tunes can also be played online.		Most of the major collections of tunes and songs are scanned and available online. An ever increasing number of the dance and tune books documents have been transcribed into ABC format, that display as a score alongside the original, the tunes can also be played online.

	~~The Society is a publisher of books, audio and video and all current titles are sold by mail order or from the [http://folkshop.efdss.org Folkshop].~~

	The quarterly magazine is English Dance and Song which includes online enhancements in the form of audio and pdf files on its [http://eds.efdss.org web site].		The quarterly magazine is English Dance and Song which includes online enhancements in the form of audio and pdf files on its [http://eds.efdss.org web site].

JohnnyAdams at 17:01, 12 November 2021

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	[[Image:Efdss_square.jpg]]		[[Image:Efdss_square.jpg]]

	~~These pages are hosted by the~~ [http://www.efdss.org English Folk Dance and Song Society], the longest running society in England dedicated to promoting the folk arts. With a headquarters in Regent's Park Rd, London and members all over the world, the EFDSS has an important part to play in passing on the traditions and culture of England to those who wish to carry them onward.		The [http://www.efdss.org English Folk Dance and Song Society] is the longest running society in England dedicated to promoting the folk arts. With a headquarters in Regent's Park Rd, London and members all over the world, the EFDSS has an important part to play in passing on the traditions and culture of England to those who wish to carry them onward.

	The hub of the Society's work is the [http://library.efdss.org Vaughan Williams Memorial Library], a significant multi-media collection in care for the nation.		The hub of the Society's work is the [http://library.efdss.org Vaughan Williams Memorial Library], a significant multi-media collection in care for the nation.

Chris Partington: added link to "Other Nations" page

2021-03-08T16:03:00Z

added link to "Other Nations" page

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	http://sfs.org.uk		http://sfs.org.uk


			==[[Other Nations]]==

			Click on the title to go to the page

Ozaru: /* Folk Arts England */ This was dissolved 4 years ago... updated (inc. AFO website)

2019-01-11T00:36:24Z

Folk Arts England: This was dissolved 4 years ago... updated (inc. AFO website)

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	== Folk Arts England ==		== Folk Arts England ==

	FolkArts England (FAE) is a national development agency for Folk, Roots and Traditional Music. It is funded by [http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/\| Arts Council England] and ~~incorporates~~ The Association of Festival Organisers (AFO) and ~~publishes~~ Direct Roots, the guide to folk, roots and related music and arts.		FolkArts England (FAE) was a national development agency for Folk, Roots and Traditional Music. It was funded by [http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/\| Arts Council England] and incorporated The Association of Festival Organisers (AFO) and published Direct Roots, the guide to folk, roots and related music and arts. FAE was dissolved on 4 March 2014 (qv [https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/05546472 Companies House]), although AFO still exists.

	[http://www.folkarts-england.org/ FAE website] [http://www.~~folkarts-england~~.org/~~afo.htm~~ AFO website]		[https://web.archive.org/web/20120512140917/http://www.folkarts-england.org/ FAE website (archive)] [http://www.festivalorganisers.org/ AFO website]

	==The Folklore Society==		==The Folklore Society==

David Jacobs at 01:42, 26 January 2016

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	These pages are hosted by the [http://www.efdss.org English Folk Dance and Song Society], the longest running society in England dedicated to promoting the folk arts. With a headquarters in Regent's Park Rd, London and members all over the world, the EFDSS has an important part to play in passing on the traditions and culture of England to those who wish to carry them onward.		These pages are hosted by the [http://www.efdss.org English Folk Dance and Song Society], the longest running society in England dedicated to promoting the folk arts. With a headquarters in Regent's Park Rd, London and members all over the world, the EFDSS has an important part to play in passing on the traditions and culture of England to those who wish to carry them onward.

	The hub of the Society's work is the [http://~~VWML~~.org Vaughan Williams Memorial Library], a significant multi-media collection in care for the nation.		The hub of the Society's work is the [http://library.efdss.org Vaughan Williams Memorial Library], a significant multi-media collection in care for the nation.
	Most of the major collections of tunes and songs are scanned and available online. An ever increasing number of documents ~~and original manuscripts are being~~ transcribed into ~~various usable formats. freely available~~ online.		Most of the major collections of tunes and songs are scanned and available online. An ever increasing number of the dance and tune books documents have been transcribed into ABC format, that display as a score alongside the original, the tunes can also be played online.

	The Society is a publisher of books, audio and video and all current titles are sold by mail order or from the [http://folkshop.efdss.org Folkshop].		The Society is a publisher of books, audio and video and all current titles are sold by mail order or from the [http://folkshop.efdss.org Folkshop].

David Jacobs: /* The English Folk Dance and Song Society */

2014-12-20T00:06:21Z

The English Folk Dance and Song Society

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	These pages are hosted by the [http://www.efdss.org English Folk Dance and Song Society], the longest running society in England dedicated to promoting the folk arts. With a headquarters in Regent's Park Rd, London and members all over the world, the EFDSS has an important part to play in passing on the traditions and culture of England to those who wish to carry them onward.		These pages are hosted by the [http://www.efdss.org English Folk Dance and Song Society], the longest running society in England dedicated to promoting the folk arts. With a headquarters in Regent's Park Rd, London and members all over the world, the EFDSS has an important part to play in passing on the traditions and culture of England to those who wish to carry them onward.

	The hub of the Society's work is the [http://~~library.efdss~~.org Vaughan Williams Memorial Library], a significant multi-media collection in care for the nation.		The hub of the Society's work is the [http://VWML.org Vaughan Williams Memorial Library], a significant multi-media collection in care for the nation.
	Most of the major collections of tunes and songs are scanned and available online. An ever increasing number of documents are being transcribed into various usable formats.		Most of the major collections of tunes and songs are scanned and available online. An ever increasing number of documents and original manuscripts are being transcribed into various usable formats. freely available online.

	The Society is a publisher of books, audio and video and all current titles are sold by mail order or from the [http://folkshop.efdss.org Folkshop].		The Society is a publisher of books, audio and video and all current titles are sold by mail order or from the [http://folkshop.efdss.org Folkshop].

David Jacobs: /* The English Folk Dance and Song Society */

2014-12-07T13:38:45Z

The English Folk Dance and Song Society

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	The hub of the Society's work is the [http://library.efdss.org Vaughan Williams Memorial Library], a significant multi-media collection in care for the nation.		The hub of the Society's work is the [http://library.efdss.org Vaughan Williams Memorial Library], a significant multi-media collection in care for the nation.
			Most of the major collections of tunes and songs are scanned and available online. An ever increasing number of documents are being transcribed into various usable formats.

	The Society is a publisher of books, audio and video and all current titles are sold by mail order or from the [http://folkshop.efdss.org Folkshop].		The Society is a publisher of books, audio and video and all current titles are sold by mail order or from the [http://folkshop.efdss.org Folkshop].

JohnnyAdams: /* The English Folk Dance and Song Society */ external link

2008-12-31T11:18:49Z

The English Folk Dance and Song Society: external link

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	[[Image:Efdss_square.jpg]]		[[Image:Efdss_square.jpg]]

	These pages are hosted by the English Folk Dance and Song Society, the longest running society in England dedicated to promoting the folk arts. With a headquarters in Regent's Park Rd, London and members all over the world, the EFDSS has an important part to play in passing on the traditions and culture of England to those who wish to carry them onward.		These pages are hosted by the [http://www.efdss.org English Folk Dance and Song Society], the longest running society in England dedicated to promoting the folk arts. With a headquarters in Regent's Park Rd, London and members all over the world, the EFDSS has an important part to play in passing on the traditions and culture of England to those who wish to carry them onward.

	The hub of the Society's work is the [http://library.efdss.org Vaughan Williams Memorial Library], a significant multi-media collection in care for the nation.		The hub of the Society's work is the [http://library.efdss.org Vaughan Williams Memorial Library], a significant multi-media collection in care for the nation.