Daveyravey, Jane, and Suave Harv,

Thanks for replying. It's interesting to see the mixed answers about what came first - Copey or the antiquarian interest, as well as the way one interest led to another.

Personally, I've always been fascinated with prehistory, ever since visiting Castlerigg as a child. The dark, brooding setting amongst the hills I loved then, and still do now, made it a mysterious place. This interest was cemented when I was taken to The Cockpit, another stone circle high in the Lakeland fells.

This interest simmered until it reached boiling point by visits to Stonehenge in the mist, followed by a drive to Avebury via Divizes as an adult - the landscape had such a wonderful ancient atmosphere.

As for Copey, I got into The Teardrop Explodes when punk was on the way out in about 1979. It was a natural progression from punk and new wave.

My favourite tracks are "Poppies In The Field", "The Thief Of Baghdad", "Books", "Tiny Children", "The Great Dominions". They had such a unique sound. I followed on buying Copey's solo singles, but didn't think it was as good as TTE.

Cheers for now, as a glass of red is calling.