The Rattle Up, My Boys magazine archive (issues over 2 years old) is hosted by the Morris Federation. Rattle Up, My Boys is sometimes referred to as ‘RUMB’ (and this shorter form is used in the URL on the website). RUMB was launched in 1987 and several issues are published every year. To date there have been 29 series published and 28 are available online. A total of 116 issues are available online which were published from 1987-2021.
You can search the table of contents of Rattle Up My Boys magazines together with the full contents for a number of issues.
Note this search interface was launched on 24 Jan 2024. In early July 2024 the PDF files has title and other metadata added and are now being reindexed – the New PDFs tab in the search results will provide links to the updated PDFs which display the title of the file.
A total of 110 issues from the “Rattle Up My Boys” archive (totalling 2,750 pages) published between 1987 and 2021 were analysed.
The archive identified a range of articles which covered various aspects of sword dancing including historical articles, team profiles, event reviews, technical discussions, and modern innovations.
Key topics published include recruitment strategies, female participation, geographical spread and the use of social media by sword dance sides. The analysis highlighted the rich history and evolving practices within the sword dancing community.
This detailed review provides valuable insights into the traditions, techniques, and cultural significance of sword dancing, making it a vital resource for enthusiasts and researchers alike.
Updated 3 Jul 2024
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