About this issue of "Rattle Up My Boys"

Summary: Series 17 Issue 3

Published: Autumn 2008

Editor: Andrew Kennedy

Featured in this issue:

  • Sword Dancer Becomes the New Squire of the Morris Ring (p1-2)
  • SDU Tournament Results October 2008, Derby Guildhall (p3)
  • Midwinter Dancing (p4-5)
  • Hans von der Au’s and Bernhard von Peinen’s Deutscher Schwerttanz – German Sword Dance (p6-8)
  • Handsworth on Boxing Day (p8)

Summary

A Sword Dancer Becomes the New Squire of the Morris Ring, marking a rare achievement for sword dancers. Brian Tasker recounts his 40-year journey from joining Hartley Morris Men to his current role. The Sword Dance Union tournament in Derby Guildhall showcased top teams like Grenoside, Newcastle Kingsmen, and Sallyport. Upcoming events feature traditional dances by groups such as Grenoside Sword Dancers and Sallyport Sword Dancers. The midwinter dancing schedule includes performances in Newcastle, Harrogate, and Sheffield. European sword dances are highlighted, offering historical insights and connections to modern practices.

Featured sides

Featured sides include the North British Sword Dancers, Hartley Morris Men, Sallyport Sword Dancers, Castleford Longsword Dancers, Wrotham White Star Sword Dancers, Grenoside Sword Dancers, Newcastle Kingsmen, Ryburn Longsword, Redcar Sword Dancers, Lord Conyers Morris Men, Essex Longsword Girls, Stone Monkey Sword Dancers, and Sullivan’s Sword.

Featured events

Sallyport Sword Dancers on Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle; Claro Sword Dancers in Harrogate; Flamborough Longsword at the White Horse, Bempton, and Rose & Crown, Flamborough; Grenoside Sword Dancers at the Old Harrow, Grenoside; Highside Longsword at the Grantley Arms, Kirkby Malzeard; Handsworth Sword Dancers at the Crossed Daggers, Woodhouse, and Parish Church, Handsworth; Redcar Sword Dancers at the Church gates in Greatham; Southport Swords at the Hesketh in Churchtown and the Guest House, Southport; Spen Valley Longsword touring Cleckheaton, starting at the New Packhorse.

Citation

#Editor: Andrew Kennedy
#Citation: Rattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 17(3),

#rattleupmyboys #rattleupmyboys_s17.3

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