10 Facts About Lucy White

Lucy Anna White was a British folk-singer from Somerset.

Lucy White was an early source of songs for the folk song collector Cecil Sharp and she is said to have shaped his interests.

Lucy White's half-sister was another singer named Louie Hooper.

Lucy White's mother was Sarah Bridge who taught her many songs.

Lucy White grew up in a family of six children including her half-sister Louie was born in 1860.

Lucy White married Jonathon White in 1875 and Louie married George Hooper in 1884.

Lucy White came to notice because Charles Marson came as the vicar to her village.

Lucy White was a socialist, an enthusiast for his parishioners and a bane to the church authorities.

Lucy White's friend Cecil Sharp was a music teacher as he was Principal of the Hampstead Conservatoire of Music.

Lucy White was survived by her half sister Louie, who was recorded singing by the BBC in 1942.