The magic isle that is England has nurtured songs of green landscapes, love, murder, and war. From babbling brook to raging sea, water surrounds the little island, acting as both barrier and open door, keeping us safe and guiding invaders to our shores. The rivers were our first highways, the life in England’s veins, yet they have always been something to be wary of, prone to flooding and destruction. Water is a fickle thing. Here are some songs that vaguely fit this water bound theme.

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