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Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors

Episode 161: Sea Shanties

In case you haven't noticed, Sea Shanties are having a Moment. In this episode we look at the history of Sea Shanties. Show notes will be up at englandcast.com/seasongs

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Music Credits:

Wellerman by Beau Brenton is licensed under a  Creative Commons License.

The Mermaid: Fisherman's Friends - Sole Mates

What Shall We Do with a Drunken Sailor? The Fisherman's Friends, Long Dan Russell, The Cod Wranglers & Ron Kavana & The Sherkin Crew/A Treasury Of Shanties And Songs Of The Sea

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