Thanks Mike. And before 150 years ago too. As I understand it, some of these carols were the old west gallery carols sung between 1700 and 1850 in the country churches until the Victorians banned them because the choirs had too much autonomy. After that they would sing outside the churches until it became too cold - when they headed for the nearest warm building: the pub!
Bloody hell, a couple of pikers give a thumbs down??? One or two in every crowd I suppose. 🤔. Who wouldn’t love to be amongst this lot?? Love this! 👍 🇬🇧
Anyone local out there know if all this lot is still with us? These past two years fills me with dread that anyone in these videos have left us 🇬🇧☹️. Having a listen this Christmas Eve. It brings me good cheer. Gods blessing’s upon all and a Happy new year. Cheers 🍻
Absolutely wonderful: my favourite of all the Sheffield Carols. Sends shivers through me when I sing this. We sing these carols in Newcastle every year.
Every time I feel depressed I listen to this video and it cheers me up no end. How is it that interest in traditional English culture is so often ridiculed?
That's brilliant, a real folky old-fashioned version of The Holly And The Ivy, which has always been a favourite of mine. Played on the merry organ as well! Thanks for posting.
This is one of the three best Christmas Carols I ever heared (and already learned on the accordion). Bill Farmer's accordion playing and this video give an ideo how rich the English tradition used to be.
One of the great joys of English life...the Pub, after church and before Sunday lunch! Nothing like a good singalong with a pint in hand and some good friends! Merry Christmas !
Hello Margie - I've been a bit slow in replying, sorry. You could try and contact Ian Russell via his website for the Village Carols festival in Grenoside near Sheffield - he may well point you towards the book you need. Or you could try asking the Royal at Dungworth - either google their address, or go to their Facebook page. Cheers, I believe the lady you are refering to also plays for the local Methodist church. Cheers, David
This is great. I can't quite make out the very last verse at 2:17. It's new to me. Does any one know it? I'm hearing "The holly bears a ??????, as ???????? as a ????????, and we will sing its praises this Christmas time next year."
Hello Glenloper - the verse you mention goes: "Oh the holly bears a root, as bitter as the Royal's beer, and we will sing it's praises this Christmas time this year." The pub we are singing in is called the Royal Hotel in Dungworth near Sheffield.
+goodbyebinarybrain Traditional English Christian culture at its best. The capitalists did their best to kill it off by enclosure acts and herding everyone into cities; the puritans and their intellectual heirs the politically correct left wing, tried to kill it off by declaring it anathema. It's good to see it still survives.
Still great at Christmas 2024.
Thanks Mike. And before 150 years ago too. As I understand it, some of these carols were the old west gallery carols sung between 1700 and 1850 in the country churches until the Victorians banned them because the choirs had too much autonomy. After that they would sing outside the churches until it became too cold - when they headed for the nearest warm building: the pub!
Bloody hell, a couple of pikers give a thumbs down??? One or two in every crowd I suppose. 🤔. Who wouldn’t love to be amongst this lot?? Love this! 👍 🇬🇧
Anyone local out there know if all this lot is still with us? These past two years fills me with dread that anyone in these videos have left us 🇬🇧☹️. Having a listen this Christmas Eve. It brings me good cheer. Gods blessing’s upon all and a Happy new year. Cheers 🍻
Absolutely wonderful: my favourite of all the Sheffield Carols. Sends shivers through me when I sing this. We sing these carols in Newcastle every year.
Best version ever 💜
Every time I feel depressed I listen to this video and it cheers me up no end. How is it that interest in traditional English culture is so often ridiculed?
because people not unlike you make enjoying it rather embarrassing.
Thanks that's a great video of a genuine tradition. they've been singing these carols for over 150 years in the South Yorkshire area
That's brilliant, a real folky old-fashioned version of The Holly And The Ivy, which has always been a favourite of mine. Played on the merry organ as well! Thanks for posting.
This is one of the three best Christmas Carols I ever heared (and already learned on the accordion). Bill Farmer's accordion playing and this video give an ideo how rich the English tradition used to be.
This cheers me up every time I watch it :) It’s a new holiday staple at our house.
Love this version
One of the great joys of English life...the Pub, after church and before Sunday lunch! Nothing like a good singalong with a pint in hand and some good friends! Merry Christmas !
There are several tunes for this carol, but this is undoubtedly the best.
this is glorious....unfortunately it wont let me share this on facebook on my community choir page....boo hiss.....absolutely fabulous....
O just fantastic. It makes me proud to be English/British. Fantastic !!
Hello Margie - I've been a bit slow in replying, sorry. You could try and contact Ian Russell via his website for the Village Carols festival in Grenoside near Sheffield - he may well point you towards the book you need. Or you could try asking the Royal at Dungworth - either google their address, or go to their Facebook page. Cheers, I believe the lady you are refering to also plays for the local Methodist church. Cheers, David
This is the best way to celebrate Chritmas! Guys, you're wonderful!! I wish I could take part on it!
awesome scene
This is great. I can't quite make out the very last verse at 2:17. It's new to me. Does any one know it? I'm hearing "The holly bears a ??????, as ???????? as a ????????, and we will sing its praises this Christmas time next year."
Hello Glenloper - the verse you mention goes: "Oh the holly bears a root, as bitter as the Royal's beer, and we will sing it's praises this Christmas time this year." The pub we are singing in is called the Royal Hotel in Dungworth near Sheffield.
I like this because it's so natural. Can't stand these carols sung by choirs who try to sing them "elegantly."
This IS England people.
+goodbyebinarybrain Traditional English Christian culture at its best. The capitalists did their best to kill it off by enclosure acts and herding everyone into cities; the puritans and their intellectual heirs the politically correct left wing, tried to kill it off by declaring it anathema. It's good to see it still survives.