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Summary: Series 6 Issue 5
Published: Winter 1997
Editor: Trevor Stone
Featured in this issue:
This issue focuses on the tradition of longsword dancing, particularly through the collection and analysis of historical data by Cecil Sharp. It highlights the 1998 Sword Spectacular’s move to Whitby, reflecting on the participation of various international and UK teams. Additionally, it details Sharp’s methods for collecting data on sword dances, his interactions, and the subsequent responses from different parishes. The document also mentions upcoming events and the significance of maintaining longsword dancing traditions.
Goathland Plough Stots; Spen Valley; Sullivan’s Sword; Claro Sword; Flamborough Longsword; Handsworth Longsword; Highside Longsword; Grenoside Longsword; Lordsmere Longsword; Barnsley Longsword; Kirkburton Rapier Dancers; Monkseaton Morris; Boars Head Morris Men; York Gentlemen Longsword
1998 Sword Spectacular; Whitby Competitive Dance Festival; Longsword Dance Events on December 20th; Boxing Day Longsword Dance; New Year’s Day Longsword Dance; Plough Sunday Service on 11 January; Goathland Plough Stots Tour on 17 January; Highside Longsword Plough Blessing Services on 18 January
#Editor:
Trevor Stone
#Citation:
Rattle Up My Boys (RUMB),
6(5), Winter 1997
https://www.morrisfed.org.uk/magazines/rumb/series-06-issue-05/
#rattleupmyboys #rattleupmyboys_s6.5
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