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Harry Boardman (1930–1987) was a folk singer who was born in Failsworth, Lancashire. Discography: * Owdham Edge, Topic Records (1970) … read moreHarry Boardman (1930–1987) was a folk singer who was born in Failsworth, Lancashire. Discography: * Owdham Edge, Topic Records (1970) * A Lancashire Mon, Topic Records (1973) * Golden Stream, AK Records (1978) * Personal … read moreHarry Boardman (1930–1987) was a folk singer who was born in Failsworth, Lancashire. Discography: * Owdham Edge, Topic Records (1970) * A Lancashire Mon, Topic Records (1973) * Golden Stream, AK Records (1978) * Personal Selection (1986) * Personal Choice, Cock Robin Music (20… read more -
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Mike Waterson
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Cyril Tawney
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