About this issue of "Rattle Up My Boys"

Summary: Series 21 Issue 3

Published: May 2014

Editor: Jeff Lawson

Featured in this issue:

  • A History of Barnsley Longsword Team (p1-6)
  • The Full English in Teesdale (p6)
  • Kirkby Malzeard Sword Dance, Display in the Yorkshire Festival (p6)
  • From the Teesdale Mercury (p7-8)
  • Pete Pulls it Off (p-10)
  • DERT 2014 (p10)
  • Longsword in May (p11) 
  • Rumworth visit In De Kring (p12)

Summary

This issue mentions events like the DERT 2014 competition in Leeds, where various teams showcased their sword dancing skills. The articles delve into the history of sword dancing in regions like Teesdale and Wensleydale, with references to the earliest records dating back to the 19th century. The issue also covers contemporary events, such as the annual dance outs by In de Kring in Dunkirk and the Rumworth Morris team’s participation, emphasizing the enduring cultural significance of sword dancing.

Featured sides

This issue features notable sword dancing sides such as Star and Shadow, Newcastle Kingsmen, Whip the Cat, Sheffield Steel, Red Mum Rapper, Tower Ravens, Crook Morris, Stone Monkey Silverbacks, Medlock Rapper, and Sallyport Sword. 

Featured events

This issue details sword dancing events like DERT 2014 organised by Black Swan Rapper in Leeds, and a sword dancing weekend in Ghent. It also mentions performances at venues including Bowes Museum, Ovington Maypole, The Buck in Reeth, The Dales Festival of Food and Drink in Leyburn, and St George’s Square in Huddersfield.

Citation

#Editor: Andrew Kennedy
#Citation: Rattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 21(3),

#rattleupmyboys #rattleupmyboys_s21.3

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