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Ian Morson

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Ian Morson


Born
in Derby, The United Kingdom
January 01, 1947

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Born in 1947 in the Midlands town of Derby into a working class family whose members either worked for Rolls-Royce or on the railways. Educated at the local grammar school with high academic standards. The school was one of the first to start teaching Russian. Won a scholarship to Oxford University in 1965, and studied Russian. At Oxford, developed a love of folk music, and regularly performed at clubs and pubs. Was president of the Heritage Society. Almost met Bill Clinton (same college, wrong year). Fell in love with Oxford.
Obtained a grant to research into Folk-life studies at Leeds University for a year in 1968/69. Wrote a thesis on Folk and Music-hall songs. Had to look for a real job at the end of it.
Started work in London as a librar
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“Human nature was such that most people were keen to see the remains of someone who had been more unfortunate than they. It affirmed their own tenuous hold on life.”
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“Northern foreigner,”
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