Summary: Series 14 Issue 4
Published: Winter 2005
Editor: Andrew Kennedy
This issue highlights the Southport Swords’ dance weekend, featuring various Morris and sword teams. It delves into the significant contributions of Frank Dowson to the Goathland Plough Stots revival. Additionally, it covers the historical roots of English sword dancing in Lancashire, including detailed preparations for a significant event in 1712. Workshops and events organized by the Morris Federation aim to innovate and sustain the traditional dance forms. A calendar of upcoming sword dancing events, including performances and blessings, offers a comprehensive guide for enthusiasts.
The featured sides in this issue include Southport Swords, Leyland, Leeds, Argameles, Newburgh, Claro, Seven Stars, Redcar, and High Spen Rapper. Other notable mentions are Kirkburton, Wype Doles, Stone Monkey, North British, Carlisle, Ryburn Longsword, and Maltby Phoenix Sword Dancers.
Upcoming events include the Longsword Workshop at Kelham Island, Sheffield on April 2, 2006. The Midwinter Dancing events include Lord Conyers Sword Dance at the Angel, Killamarsh, and Sallyport Swords’ Shields Road Tour in Byker, Newcastle. Boxing Day events feature performances in Harrogate, Bempton, Flamborough, Kirkby Malzeard, Greatham, Churchtown, Cleckheaton, Grenoside, Handsworth, and Saddleworth. New Year’s Day includes events in Cawthorne and Kirkburton. Additionally, the Whittlesea Straw Bear event in Nottingham and Goathland Ploughstots’ tour in Goathland, Darnholm, and Beckhole are also highlighted.
#Editor:
Andrew Kennedy
#Citation:
Rattle Up My Boys (RUMB),
14(4), Winter 2005
https://www.morrisfed.org.uk/magazines/rumb/series-14-issue-04/
#rattleupmyboys #rattleupmyboys_s14.4
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