Early dulcimers in East Anglia
Most of our knowledge about dulcimers in East Anglia dates from the mid 19th century onwards.
There are references to dulcimers before this, and this page is where you will find them as we add them to the website.
As a taster, here is a detail from a wonderful painting from the first half of the 18th century featuring a group of amateur musicians. The dulcimer player is John Elliston, who lived at a house called The Moat in Gestingthorpe, Essex, from 1712 until his death in 1741.
Come back soon to read the full story!
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