>>Accordingly if one accepts (as I do) that blacking up is not a racial reference then the colour is specifically part of the tradition, and any offence is taken as a matter of ignorance. <<

Agreed

>>NOBODY SAID (THE SCHOOL INCLUDED) THAT MORRIS MEN WERE RACIST FOR BLACKING UP. THE SCHOOL WERE WORRIED THAT GUESTS AND VISITORS WOULD SIMPLY BE OFFENDED BY BLACKFACE.<<

Firstly, no need to shout.

Secondly, read what you have said. Why would they be offended? They are just disguising their faces.