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Thread #122311   Message #2683507
Posted By: Steve Gardham
19-Jul-09 - 05:47 PM
Thread Name: Folklore: Green Ginger Morris Team
Subject: RE: Folklore: Green Ginger Morris Team
Which 'this' do you want to read about, Les?
The article was in your 'local' paper for 'local' people last week. It'll still be in my blue bin if you want it.
I have Paul's booklet on the East Riding dances from a few years back, but no doubt he's done a lot more research since then.

I agree with Paul over the evolving use of the word 'morris' over the centuries. Most of the pictorial evidence for pre 18thc morris is of solo dancers, often associated with pageants and May Day celebrations, and costume wise, apart from the bells, look nothing like the 19thc costumes being used today.