Summary: Series 26 Issue 1
Published: November 2018
Editor: Jeff Lawson
Featured in this issue:
This issue features detailed reports and schedules for various sword dancing events, focusing on Plough Sunday celebrations, Longsword gatherings, and Plough Blessings. Key highlights include the announcement of DERT 2019, a return to the tradition’s North East roots with multiple competitions and a guided tour of historical dance locations. Additionally, the issue covers performances at notable festivals and a historical account of the Barnsley Longsword team.
This issue highlights performances by the Claro Sword Dancers, Goathland Plough Stots, Highside Longsword, and Sullivan’s Sword. It also features a detailed report on the Barnsley Longsword’s 50th anniversary and a spotlight on the Newcastle Kingsmen, Sallyport Sword Dancers, and Star & Shadow, who are organising DERT 2019.
Featured events in this issue include the Plough Blessing by Claro Sword Dancers at St. John’s Church, Knaresborough; Goathland Plough Stots at St Mary’s Church, Goathland; Highside Longsword at St Andrew’s Church, Kirkby Malzeard; and Sullivan’s Sword at the parish church of St. Denis, Morton-cum-Fiskerton. Additionally, DERT 2019 will take place in Newcastle upon Tyne, featuring competitions and a guided tour of historical dance sites in Swalwell, Winlaton, Walbottle, Westerhope, Newbiggin, and Earsdon.
#Editor:
Jeff Lawson
#Citation:
Rattle Up My Boys (RUMB),
26(1), Nov 2018
https://www.morrisfed.org.uk/magazines/rumb/series-26-issue-01/
#rattleupmyboys #rattleupmyboys_s26.1
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