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About this issue of "Rattle Up My Boys"

Summary: Series 2 Issue 3

Published: Spring 1989

Editor: Trevor Stone

Featured in this issue:

  • Goathland Plough Slots – an important village tradition (p1-4):
    Photos from David Webster, Julian Stevens, G.P.S. and Trevor Stone

Content Analysis

Overview

Here is an overview of the types of articles found in Rattle Up My Boys 2(3):

  • Team Achievements: Celebrations of achievements and milestones reached by different longsword dance teams.
  • Interviews: Interviews with experienced dancers and team leaders, sharing their insights and experiences.
  • Historical Context: Articles providing historical context for contemporary longsword dance practices.

Summary

This issue details the history and evolution of the Longsword dance tradition in Goathland, North Yorkshire. It highlights the village’s rich heritage, including its significance as a hub for railway enthusiasts and its proximity to the Fylingdales Early Warning Station. The Goathland Plough Stots’ revival in 1923 is explored, noting influences from Cecil Sharp and local figures. The document describes the Plough Monday tradition, the role of local events like the Whitby Competitive Dance Festival, and the contributions of individuals like Jack Scarth. The article underscores the enduring nature of this folk tradition and its ongoing cultural significance.

Featured sides

Goathland Plough Stots; Sleights; Egton Bridge; Great Ayton; Aislaby; Whitby; Loftus; Boosbeck; Lingdale; Skelton; North Skelton; Greatham.

Featured events

Plough Monday tradition; Whitby Competitive Dance Festival; Annual Competitive Dance Festival in Whitby; Eskdale Folk Song Festival; Revival of Goathland Plough Stots in 1923; Plough Stot Rosh annual meal and social evening; Visits from Goathland to neighbouring villages for performances; St Stephen’s Day celebrations; Church blessing of the plough on Epiphany; Touring villages by foot and train; Performing at homes and collecting money; Use of a model plough during Plough Monday outings; Social gatherings and performances at local pubs; Efforts by Cecil Sharp to document and revive dances and the International Sword Dance event in Antwerp.

Citation

#Editor: Trevor Stone
#Citation: Rattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 2(3),

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