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The William Vickers manuscript, compiled in , is one of the most significant historical artifacts of English folk music, specifically documenting the rich dance traditions of Northumberland and the North East . Published modernly as The Great Northern Tune Book , this collection provides a direct window into the repertoire of an 18th-century fiddler, featuring over 500 tunes that continue to influence the folk revival today. The History of the William Vickers Collection

: The tunes were written for both fiddle and Northumbrian smallpipes . The William Vickers manuscript, compiled in , is