We remember another legendary traditional singer from Norfolk, Walter Pardon, 25 years after his death (9th June 1996)
Walter’s handwritten copy of Ring the Bell, Watchman
Photo credit A Helsdon
Walter’s grave at Swafield
Photo credit A Helsdon
Walter Pardon
From Chris Holderness’ Archive
What started out as an article celebrating Walter’s life has now happily snowballed into several articles and features which can be accessed via the links below on this page.
Once again, our thanks are extended to a number of contributors including Damien Barber, Jim Carroll, Pat Mackenzie, Chris Holderness, Alan Helsdon, Sheila Park and Rita Gallard.
The Best of the Bunch – A Discography of Walter Pardon’s recordings – by Chris Holderness
Walter Pardon – A Simple Countryman? – by Jim Carroll & Pat Mackenzie
Damien’s Story – by Damien Barber
A Lovely Man – by Alan Helsdon
Conway Hall Celebration of Walter’s Life 1997 – exhibition
Conversation between Cliff & Pauline Godbold, Sheila Park and Walter – transcribed by Rita Gallard
Family Memories – by Roger Dixon
Musician Profile portrait – by Peta Webb
A pre-existing article written by Peta not long after Personal Portraits were created for the Trust’s postal newsletters. This now sits within the Musician Profile section of the website.