A Bob A Bloody Day
The First World War as experienced by men and women of Wolverton and New Bradwell.
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Living Archive Band
A Crossword War
I’m proud to present my new album-
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And here’s a taster:
The Ghost of Lady Bennet
This song was written for the Living Archive Band’s radio ballad The Horse and the Tractor, but was not included when the ghost story fell victim to the editorial axe- a not inappropriate metaphor! Continue reading
The Valley of the Shadow
Arras, April 9th 1917
Today marks the centenary of the opening of the British and Canadian offensive at Arras, on the Western Front.
Hawtin Mundy of New Br
adwell, Buckinghamshire, fought and was captured in the battle. His powerful memories were recorded late in life, inspiring community drama and song that ties modern Milton Keynes and its inhabitants to its past.
Here is a part of Hawtin’s moving testimony:
Hawtin’s description of the battlefield at Arras was carefully turned into song by Paul Clark for the play Days of Pride, and has never failed to move audiences each of the many times it has been sung since. Continue reading
Calverton Suite
Here’s a piece comprised of four tunes which I wrote for the Living Archive / Living Archive Band’s project about Manor Farm, Calverton. Continue reading
