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Summary: Series 13 Issue 2
Published: Summer 2004
Editor: Andrew Kennedy
Featured in this issue:
The featured sides in this issue include the Goathland Lads, known for their “Plough Monday” Tour, and the Southport Swords, who perform annually on Boxing Day. The Black Swan team is highlighted for their success at DERT 2005, along with the Thrales Rapper, Newcastle Kingsmen, and the photogenic Sallyport Sword Dancers. Other notable sides mentioned are the Hoddesdon Crownsmen and the Kirkburton Rapier Dancers, who have a tradition of blacking up and dancing on New Year’s Day.
Featured sides in this issue include the Goathland Lads, known for their “Plough Monday” Tour, and the Southport Swords, who perform annually on Boxing Day. The Black Swan team is highlighted for their success at DERT 2005, along with the Thrales Rapper, Newcastle Kingsmen, and the photogenic Sallyport Sword Dancers. Other notable sides mentioned are the Hoddesdon Crownsmen and the Kirkburton Rapier Dancers, who have a tradition of blacking up and dancing on New Year’s Day.
This issue features several prominent sword dancing events. The Goathland Lads’ “Plough Monday” Tour involves dancing throughout the village and culminates in Beck Hole. The Southport Swords’ Boxing Day performance is an annual tradition despite weather challenges. The Dancing England Rapper Tournament (DERT) 2005 in Bath saw teams from across the UK competing, with the Black Swan team emerging victorious. Additionally, the Kirkby Malzeard and Masham Plough Blessing services and the Grenoside Village Traipse are highlighted as key cultural events maintaining traditional sword dancing practices.
#Editor:
Andrew Kennedy
#Citation:
Rattle Up My Boys (RUMB),
13(2), Summer 2004
https://www.morrisfed.org.uk/magazines/rumb/series-13-issue-02/
#rattleupmyboys #rattleupmyboys_s13.2
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