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About this issue of "Rattle Up My Boys"

Summary: Series 7 Issue 2

Published: Summer 1998

Editor: Trevor Stone

Featured in this issue:

  • Endings, Beginnings and Identity (p1-4)
  • The Second Sword Spectacular some first thoughts (p4-5)
  • Le Bacchu-ber (p5-6)
  • Recent News (p6)
  • Corrigenda and Addenda (p6)
  • The Clew (p6)
  • A new copy of the North Skelton film (p6-7)
  • Questionnaire (p7)
  • Review of Steve Corrsin’s book (p7)
  • Seven Stars dancing an Orion Dance (p7)
  • News of my death…. (p7)
  • Plans to up-date the Geographical Index (p7)
  • Sword Makers (p7)
  • Photo Update (p8)

Summary

This issue features articles such as a tribute to the late Peter Clarke, insights on Grenoside Sword Dance rituals, and reflections on midwinter customs. The issue also covers the second Sword Spectacular Festival in Whitby, updates on the disbanding of Loftus Sword Dancers, and discussions on the symbolism of death and renewal in sword dances. Contributions include analyses of traditional dances and updates on sword making.

Featured sides

Grenoside Sword Dancers; Loftus Sword Dancers; Ryburn Longsword; Seven Stars Sword and Step Dancers; York Gentlemen; East Saxon Sword; Goathland Plough Stots; Barnsley Longsword; Royal Earsdon Rapper; Redcar Sword Dancers.

Featured events

Boxing Day at Grenoside; Second Sword Spectacular Festival; DERT 98; East Saxon Sword’s 25th birthday celebrations; January Plough Tour; post-Christmas tour; 1997 Carol Concert at Cecil Sharp House; Whitby Competitive Dance Festival

Citation

#Editor: Trevor Stone
#Citation: Rattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 7(2),

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