Summary: Series 28 Issue 4
Published: November 2021
Editor: Jeff Lawson
Citation: Rattle Up My Boys, 28 (4), Nov 2021
Featured in this issue:
This issue covers sword dance events and traditions. Highlights include the North British Sword Dancers’ trip to Belgium, midwinter dance schedules, and historical insights on sword dancing. The issue explores masks and face painting in seasonal celebrations, reports on live performances by teams like Southport Swords, Brompton Scorpers, and Handsworth Traditional Sword Dancers.
Sides featured in this issue (subject to checking) are: North British Sword Dancers; Goathland Plough Stots; Southport Swords; Brompton Scorpers; Ebor Morris; Mersey Morris Men; Handsworth Traditional Sword Dancers; Grenoside Sword Dancers; Maltby Sword Dancers; Redcar Sword Dancers and Spen Valley Longsword.
Key events include the Goathland Plough Blessing at St Mary’s Church in Goathland, Highside Longsword’s plough blessing in Kirkby Malzeard, Sullivan’s Sword performances in Southwell, Leven Sword’s dance at the Royal Oak in Great Ayton, and York Gentlemen’s dance in York’s St Sampsons Square. Other notable mentions are the Whittlesey Straw Bear Festival and various tours in Goathland, Darnholm, and Beckhole.
#Editor:
Jeff Lawson
#Citation:
Rattle Up My Boys (RUMB),
28(4), Nov 2021
https://www.morrisfed.org.uk/magazines/rumb/series-28-issue-04/
#rattleupmyboys #rattleupmyboys_s28.4
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