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Thread #53757   Message #831001
Posted By: The Shambles
20-Nov-02 - 04:06 PM
Thread Name: BS: reel-y good for History buffs
Subject: RE: BS: reel-y good for History buffs
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More Pathe films from http://www.britishpathe.com with
keyword search for 'sword dancing':

English:

MINER DANCERS 11/12/1930 Black & White
Miners in Newcastle perform an traditional folk dance
with swords.

MINER DANCERS 20/12/1926 Black & White
Traditional form of sword dancing (rapper dancing)
performed by elderly miners.

MINERS MAKE MUSIC 06/05/1948 Black & White
First National Colliery Music Festival at Harringay
Arena, London.

MINERS MAKE MUSIC 06/05/1948 Black & White
Combined print copy of the story.

Bavaria:

EASTER RIDE 09/04/1956 Black & White
Traunstein, Bavaria maintains a tradition that dates
back to pagan time - Easter sward dance.