Clog Morrris, so far as i can ascertain, is a completely different kettle of fish from Cotswold which does seem to have originated from courly entertainments of the 15th. century.

North West Morris stems from a processional dance used to accompany the Rushcarts and was essentially 'morris on the move' involving multiples of 4 men (and in some cases women) with occasional cross overs from one side to the other to break the monotony. When the cart halted more elaborate figuresd could be used for entertainment purposes basically evolved from simple country dance figures - - i.e. back to backs; stars, etc.

More complex dances later evolved with the advent of Morris Clubs perfprming at various functions carrying on even after the First World War when clog sides made up of children danced competetively - - these sides later gave way to the so-called 'fluffy morris' teams made up of young girls.

During the great Morris revival of the early 70's many North West dances suddenly materialised, gleaned from 'old people who remembered the dance'....a great many of these were actually made up by the teams themselves!

None of the above is meant in any way to decry North West Morris which, at its best, can be colourful. vibrant and gloriously loud!!

All the best.................Harry Basnett.