Cecil Sharp’s encounter with the Headington Quarry Morris Dancers on Boxing Day 1899 is famous. But it did not spring out of nothing, and would probably not have happened at all if it hadn’t been for Percy Manning, the first … Continue reading →
One for the dancers, from the Yorkshire Post.Sparking clogs! These eco-friendly heritage shoes are not just made for Morris dancing …A visit to the Whitby folk festival 10 years ago changed the course of Simon Brock’s life. Stephanie Smith went … Continue reading →
Brighton Morris Men dancing for Shirley Collins’ birthday in Lewes yesterday…It was windy but the sun shone all day and we had a great afternoon.Thanks to everyone for this lovely surprise!This dance is ‘South Over’. Happy birthday Shirley.
Continue reading →Vicky and Jonny are playing in the bar at Halsway Manor again on Sunday 28 June at 2pm. In their own words:- We love to play sessions in the bar at the courses at Halsway Manor. We also love to play for … Continue reading →
Folk Dance Remixed presents Nations Remixed, which was commissioned in 2015 by Brent Council to celebrate the opening of the Willesden Green Cultural Centre and the Rugby World Cup. Celebrating the nations playing in Brent – New Zealand, Argentina, Ireland, … Continue reading →
An excerpt from Morris Offspring’s performance of ‘Must Come Down’ at Furness Tradition back in 2012. Do you remember it?
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