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Summary: Series 7 Issue 4
Published: Winter 1998
Editor: Trevor Stone
Featured in this issue:
This issue describes how the Second Sword Spectacular, held from May 21st to 25th, 1998, in Whitby, showcased performances by sword dancing teams from various regions. The event faced challenges such as schedule slippage, which made it difficult for attendees to see all teams. The change in venue to Whitby provided better dance sites compared to Scarborough. The format was similar to 1996 but lacked formal talks and a conference. Highlights included workshops, parades, and a Gala Concert. Although fewer overseas teams attended, the event was still a success, featuring diverse sword dances and cultural exchanges.
Addison Rapper; Bishop Gundulfs Sword; Black Adder Rapper & Step Dancers; Broughton Scorpers; Carlisle Sword, Morris & Clog; Castleford Longsword; Claro Sword & Morris; Coventry Mummers; East Saxon Sword; Flamborough Longsword; Gift Rapper; Goathland Plough Stots; Handsworth Traditional Sword Dancers; Highside Longsword; High Spen Blue Diamond Rapper; Newcastle Kingsmen Sword Dancers; Northgate Rapper; Pengwyn Rapper; Ryburn Longsword; Ryknild Rabble; Sallyport Sword Dancers; Seven Stars Sword and Clog Dancers; Short Curcuit Rapper; Snark Rapper; Southport Swords; Stevenage Sword; Stone Monkey Sword Dancers; Sullivan’s Sword; Thrale’s Rapper; White Star Sword Dancers; Wype Doles Sword Dancers; York Gentlemen
Dance tours; Informal “get-to-know-you” session; Coach tours to surrounding towns and villages; Ceilidh at the Pavilion; Workshops; Sunday morning parade; Indoor Gala Concert; Sword related displays; Craft Fair at the Pavilion
#Editor:
Trevor Stone
#Citation:
Rattle Up My Boys (RUMB),
7(4), Winter 1998
https://www.morrisfed.org.uk/magazines/rumb/series-07-issue-04/
#rattleupmyboys #rattleupmyboys_s7.4
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