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FARNE - Folk Archive Resource North East - is an exciting and innovative project bringing Northumbrian music to people’s homes across the world. Material including music manuscripts, song lyrics, sound recordings and photographs are being brought together on the Internet. From Henry Atkinson’s tunebook of 1694 to sound recordings of great musicians from the twentieth century, material is being preserved for future generations to enjoy at the click of a button.
Partners in the FARNE project are North Music Trust, The Sage Gateshead, Gateshead Council and the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. Museums and libraries from across North East England are contributing to the collection, as well as individuals who own rare recordings or photographs.
The FARNE site illustrates how life and times have changed in the North East, with songs about industry, conflicts, leisure and entertainment - or about your home town. FARNE shows how music has developed in the region, allowing us to celebrate our rich cultural heritage today.
Go to the FARNE website >>
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