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: The collection includes early versions of famous tunes such as "The Keel Row" , "Bobby Shaftoe" , and "Green Sleeves" (titled "The Basket of Oysters" in the manuscript).

William Vickers’ Great Northern Tunebook (c.1770) is more than an antiquarian curiosity. It is a living document of Georgian dance music, preserving melodies that connect English, Scottish, and Northumbrian traditions. Its availability as a has democratized access, allowing anyone with an internet connection to explore, perform, and study this historical treasure. For folk musicians, historians, and enthusiasts, Vickers’ collection remains an open invitation to step into an 18th-century dance hall. : The collection includes early versions of famous