song, often paired with "All Jolly Fellows that Follow the Plough". Versions Collected from Traditional Singers The Roud Folk Song index lists 11 versions of this song collected from traditional singers from all over England. Three versions were found in Norfolk, and two in Hampshire. Single versions were collected from Cumberland, Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Worcestershire, Somerset and Sussex. Recordings Field Recordings There are two versions by traditional singers in the British Library Sound Archive, one by Norfolk singer Walter Pardon, with the "Young men beware" refrain, recorded by Reg Hall in 1975, and four verses by an unnamed singer recorded by Stephen Sedley. Walter Pardon also sings his version on the Voice of the People CD Farewell My Own Dear Native Land. Harry Cox, also from Norfolk, sang "Henry the Poacher" at home in October 1953. Recorded by Peter Kennedy, this version is on the Rounder CD "What Will Become of England? - Harry Cox (1885-1971)". A version by Yorkshire singer Frank Hinchliffe (1923-1995), recorded by Mike Yates, was released on the Topic LP "In Sheffield Park - Traditional Songs from South Yorkshire". Recordings by revival singers and groups There is a recording of Louis Killen singing the song in the Keith Summers collection in the British Library Sound Archive.> Recorded versions include: Ewan McColl and Peggy Seeger on their 1960 LP "Chorus from the Gallows", The Young Tradition, Shirley Collins and the Albion Band, and The Demon Barbers on their CD "Uncut". References English folk songs English broadside ballads Year of song unknown Songwriter unknown