Summary: Series 22 Issue 2
Published: February 2015
Editor: Jeff Lawson
Featured in this issue:
Key articles in this issue include an account of the Teesdale School Christmas celebration showcasing longsword dancing by students, and a profile of Vince Rutland, awarded the first Sword Dance Union Medal for his contributions. The issue also covers various winter sword dancing events, including performances by Southport Swords and Saddleworth Morris, and includes a review of Paul Davenport’s new book on Yorkshire’s traditional dances.
This issue features several renowned sides, including Teesdale School students, Southport Swords, Saddleworth Morris, and Goathland Plough Stots. It also mentions Handsworth Sword Dancers, Barnsley Longsword, and Stevenage Sword.
This issue covers events such as the Teesdale School Christmas celebration in Barnard Castle, the Boxing Day performances by Southport Swords at various pubs including Mount Pleasant and Hesketh Arms, and the Saddleworth Morris longsword tour in Greenfield. Additionally, it highlights the Whittlesey Straw Bear Festival and Goathland Plough Stots’ day of dance in Greenlands.
#Editor:
Jeff Lawson
#Citation:
Rattle Up My Boys (RUMB),
22(2), February 2015
https://www.morrisfed.org.uk/magazines/rumb/series-22-issue-02/
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