"Rattle Up My Boys" (RUMB) series 1 to 9

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This page contains links to Rattle Up My Boys series 1 to 9, which were published from 1987-2000 (42 issues).  There have been a total of 118 issues published (up to Nov 2021).  This page provides a summary of the issues covered over the period (and is also used for checking links and search capabilities).  

A search interface for series 1 to 9 is available.  

Rattle Up My Boys Series 1-9 (1987-2000)

IssueDateContent (PDF)StatusCitation
Series 1 No. 1Summer 1987PDF Summary indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 1(1)
Series 1 No. 2Autumn 1987PDF Summary indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 1(2)
Series 1 No. 3Winter 1987PDF Summary indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 1(3)
Series 1 No. 4Spring 1988PDF Summary indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 1(4)
Series 1 No. 5Summer 1988PDF Fully indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 1(5)
Series 2 No. 1Autumn 1988PDFFully indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 2(1)
Series 2 No. 2Winter 1988PDFSummary indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 2(2)
Series 2 No. 3Spring 1989PDFFully indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 2(3)
Series 2 No. 4Winter 1989PDFFully indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 2(4)
Series 2 No. 5Autumn 1990PDFSummary indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 2(5)
Series 3 No. 1Spring 1991PDFFully indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 3(1)
Series 3 No. 2Summer 1991PDFSummary indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 3(2)
Series 3 No. 3Winter 1991PDFSummary indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 3(3)
Series 3 No. 4 Spring/Summer 1992PDFSummary indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 3(4)
Series 3 No. 5Autumn 1992PDFSummary indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 3(5)
Series 4 No. 1Winter 1992PDFSummary indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 4(1)
Series 4 No. 2Summer 1993PDFFully indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 4(2)
Series 4 No. 3Autumn 1993PDFSummary indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 4(3)
Series 4 No. 4Spring 1994PDFSummary indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 4(4)
Series 4 No. 5Summer 1994PDFSummary indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 4(5)
Series 5 No. 1Autumn 1994PDFSummary indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 5(1)
Series 5 No. 2Winter 1995PDFSummary indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 5(2)
Series 5 No. 3Spring/Summer 1995PDFSummary indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 5(3)
Series 5 No. 4Autumn 1995PDFFully indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 5(4)
Series 5 No. 5Winter 1995PDFFully indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 5(5)
Series 6 No. 1Spring 1996PDFFully indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 6(1)
Series 6 No. 2Autumn 1996PDFFully indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 6(2)
Series 6 No. 3Spring 1997PDFFully indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 63)
Series 6 No. 4Summer 1997PDFFully indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 6(4)
Series 6 No. 5Spring 1998PDFFully indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 6(5)
Series 7 No. 1Spring 1988PDFFully indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 7(1)
Series 7 No. 2Summer 1998PDFFully indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 7(2)
Series 7 No. 3Autumn 1998PDFFully indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 7(3)
Series 7 No. 4Winter 1998PDFFully indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 7(4)
Series 8 No. 1Spring 1999PDFFully indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 8(1)
Series 8 No. 2Summer 1999PDFSummary indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 8(2)
Series 8 No. 3Autumn 1999PDFSummary indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 8(3)
Series 8 No. 4Winter 1999PDFFully indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 8(4)
Series 9 No. 1Spring 2000PDFSummary indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 9(1)
Series 9 No. 2Summer 2000PDFSummary indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 9(2)
Series 9 No. 3Autumn 2000PDFSummary indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 9(3)
Series 9 No. 4Winter 2000PDFFully indexedRattle Up My Boys (RUMB), 9(4)

Summary

A content analysis tool (ChatGPT) has been used to analyse the content of series 1-9 published between 1987 and 2000. The analyses include the names of sword dance sides featured, sword dances featured and the types of articles published. 

Note we can’t be 100% sure of the accuracy of these summaries but we hope this information will provide a useful summary and a starting point for further research.

Names of Sword Dance Sides Featured

ChatGPT Pro (OCR extension) was used to identify the sides mentioned in series 1-9 using the prompt “Give a list of all the sides featured in all of the documents, separated by semi-colon“:

Addison Rapper; Adlington Morris Men; Ampleforth; Anlaby; Barnsley Longsword; Beaver Boys; Beverley; Bishop Gundulfs Sword; Black Adder Rapper & Step Dancers; Black Cap; Broughton Scorpers; Carlisle Sword, Morris & Clog; Castleford Longsword; Claro Sword & Morris; Coventry Mummers; East Saxon Sword; Ebor Morris; Earsdon Rappers; Fishergate Lads; Flamborough Longsword; Goathland junior team; Goathland Plough Stots; Green Ginger Morris; Grenoside; Handsworth Traditional Sword Dancers; Highside Longsword; High Spen Blue Diamond Rapper; Lange Wapper; Loftus; Middleton Longsword; Newcastle Kingsmen Sword Dancers; North Skelton teenagers; Papa Stour; Redcar Sword; Ryburn Longsword; Ryknild Rabble; Sallyport Sword Dancers; San Sebastian; Seven Stars Sword and Clog Dancers; Short Circuit Rapper; Snark Rapper; Southport Swords; Spen Valley Longsword; Stone Monkey Sword Dancers; Strani/Javorina; Strani (from Czechoslovakia); Sullivan’s Sword; Terrington; Thrale’s Rapper; Uberlingen Sword Dance Company; White Star Sword Dancers; Whitby; Wype Doles Sword Dancers; York Gentlemen; Yorkshire Coast Morris

Names of Sword Dances Featured

ChatGPT Pro (OCR extension) was used to identify the dances mentioned in series 1-9 using the prompt “Give me a list of the sword dances (not sides) mentioned“:

Sword Dances List: Acaster Malbis Sword Dance; Addison Rapper Dance; Ampleforth Sword Dance; Askham Richard Sword Dance; Barton-le-Street Sword Dance; Bellerby Sword Dance; Bishopthorpe Sword Dance; Bramham Sword Dance; Bystrice pod Lopenikem Sword Dance; Calusari Sword Dance (Romania); Castleton Sword Dance; Chester Sword Dance; Cleveland Sword Dance; Conniston Sword Dance; Coventry Mummers’ Play; Cotswold Morris Dance; Elgin Sword Dance; Escrick Sword Dance; Fennestrelle Bal du Sabre (Italy); Flamborough Longsword Dance; Goathland Plough Stots Sword Dance; Great Ayton Sword Dance; Greatham Sword Dance; Grenoside Sword Dance; Grosmont Sword Dance; Guipuzcoa Province Sword Dance (Spain); Handsworth Sword Dance; Haxby Sword Dance; Helmsley Sword Dance; High Spen Blue Diamond Rapper Dance; Kirkby Malzeard Sword Dance; Loftus Sword Dance; Longwood Rapper Dance (USA); Malpas Sword Dance; Markina ko Zerutxa Sword Dance (Spain); Naburn Sword Dance; Newton on Ouse Sword Dance; North Skelton Sword Dance; Papa Stour Sword Dance; Perth Glovers Guild Sword Dance; Pickering Sword Dance; Poppleton Sword Dance; Riccall Sword Dance; Robin Hood’s Bay Sword Dance; San Sebastian Sword Dance (Spain); Skelton Sword Dance; Sleights Sword Dance; Southport Swords; Stillingfleet Sword Dance; Strani Sword Dance (Czechoslovakia); Toronto Women’s Sword Dance (Canada); Uberlingen Sword Dance Company (Germany); Wiggington Sword Dance; Xemeingo ezpata dantza (Spain); York Sword Dance

Summary of Types of Articles Featured

ChatGPT Pro (OCR extension) was used to summarize the types of articles featured in series 1-9 using the prompt  “Give me a summary of the type of articles featured“:

Types of Articles Featured:

  1. Historical Analysis and Research:

    • Articles exploring the history and development of sword dances, including specific teams and regional traditions.
    • Discussions on the origins and evolution of particular dances and their cultural significance.
    • In-depth research articles, such as the history of the Bacchu-ber dance and the impact of various historical figures on sword dancing.

  2. Event Reports and Reviews:

    • Detailed reports on sword dance events, festivals, and tours, including participant lists, performance highlights, and outcomes.
    • Reviews of notable events like the Sword Spectacular, Boxing Day tours, Plough Sunday events, and international visits.
    • Observations and reflections on the organization, execution, and reception of these events.

  3. Team and Dance Profiles:

    • Profiles of specific sword dance teams, detailing their history, notable members, and key performances.
    • Descriptions of the dances performed by these teams, including variations and unique aspects.
    • Interviews with team members and insights into their experiences and contributions to the tradition.

  4. Instructional and Educational Content:

    • Articles providing instructions on performing sword dances, including step-by-step guides and diagrams.
    • Discussions on teaching methods, workshops, and the transmission of dance knowledge to new generations.
    • Tips and advice for improving performance, maintaining costumes, and making swords and other equipment.

  5. Cultural and Social Context:

    • Exploration of the broader cultural and social contexts of sword dancing, such as its role in community life and its connections to local customs.
    • Discussions on the significance of sword dances in different regions and the variations observed across countries.
    • Articles on the contributions of women and their roles in sword dancing traditions.

  6. Personal Reflections and Anecdotes:

    • Personal stories and anecdotes from dancers, organizers, and enthusiasts, providing a human perspective on the tradition.
    • Reflections on memorable performances, challenges faced, and the joys of participating in sword dances.
    • Articles highlighting the experiences of individuals who have made significant contributions to the community.

  7. News and Announcements:

    • Updates on upcoming events, new publications, and important news within the sword dancing community.
    • Announcements of awards, recognitions, and significant milestones for teams and individuals.
    • Information on new resources, such as books, instructional videos, and research papers available to the community.

Last updated: 30 Jun 2024 (ChatGPT summaries added)

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