Simon Chadwick's
Early Gaelic Harp Emporium

Ancient Irish and Scottish Gaelic harp music
played on replica instruments strung with brass, silver or gold wire
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July 2008

Newly published by the National Museum of Scotland is Hugh Cheape's book Bagpipes. Whether you love or hate the sound of them, it must be recognised that in Ireland as well as in Scotland they took on some of the elements of the dying Gaelic harp traditions in the 18th century, and Hugh is unusual amongst piping scholars in mentioning this. His book is a superb, balanced and accessible account of the development of the different bagpipe traditions in Scotland including the "Union pipes" which continue to be played in Ireland today, known as the "Uillean pipes". The book also contains a CD-ROM with PDFs, photos and sound clips from the Museum's collections. Highly recommended.

Visit the Emporium in person!

There will be an Emporium stand at Scoil na gClársach, Kilkenny, 20th - 26th Aug 2008.

Looking for a printable catalogue? If you'd like me to post you a paper copy, let me know!

How to order

There are two ways to order items from the emporium; I don't mind which you use.
1. select the appropriate postage and click "add to cart". You can add lots of different items if you wish. Then click to go to the checkout and pay online with your credit or debit card. Postage is automatically calculated and you will probably pay a wee bit over the odds for it but that is the price of convenience.

2. Phone me up or send an email (contact details below) and ask me whether what you want is in stock, or can be obtained. This works almost as quickly as using the shopping cart; also it works just as well for secondhand items and even ones I have not yet managed to get in stock. I'll give you a total price to pay (postage charged at cost) and you can post me a cheque (UK pounds sterling, drawn on a UK bank, payable to "Early Gaelic Harp Info"), or send money via PayPal/credit card.

If there is an item you are looking for but which is not listed here, let me know - I may well be able to find it for you.

Please ask to be put on the mailing list, to be sent details of new additions to the stock.

Returns: If the item is not as described, please return for a full refund including all postage.

How to contact the Emporium