: Includes distinct regional variations of triple-time hornpipes unique to the Northeast of England.
: In the mid-1800s, the manuscript came into the possession of John Baty , a well-known pipemaker from Wark, Northumberland. This lineage highlights how the tunebook traveled directly through the hands of working musicians who kept the Northumbrian piping and fiddling traditions alive. This revival sparked a massive resurgence of interest
This revival sparked a massive resurgence of interest in 18th-century English session music. Today, tunes from the Vickers collection are regularly heard at folk sessions, festivals, and barn dances across the UK and the world. Highlights from the Collection It does not typically include bass lines or
The original manuscript is a handwritten collection of single-line melodies. It does not typically include bass lines or chords, suggesting it was intended for a melody instrument such as a fiddle, flute, or smallpipes. The compilation date is definitively marked as 1770. a well-known pipemaker from Wark
The Vickers manuscript has played a vital role in the 20th-century renaissance of traditional Tyneside music. It has been a primary resource for legendary folk performers and groups such as: The High Level Ranters Kathryn Tickell The Cut and Dry Band How to Access the Collection for Free
The collection also includes many tunes not found elsewhere, making it a unique resource for understanding the traditional music repertoire of the 18th century.