C.H.Aram (1956/1957)
Source:
C. H. Aram (Auth.)
"Ipsy, Pipsy, Palsy, Gout" [Plough Monday play from Helpringham, Lincs.]
Nottinghamshire Countryside,
Winter 1956/1957, Vol.17, No.3, pp.iv,25-26
Description of how Mr. Aram helped Peter Kennedy to collect a Plough Monday
play from Helpringham, Lincs. This was performed by "Morris Men" or "Plough
Boys" up to the end of the 19th Century. In addition to the play, they trailed a
plough and performed dances with brooms "borrowed" on the way. Malicious
ploughing is also mentioned. The characters were; a leader [introducer], Tom
Fool, Lady/Man-woman, Farmer's Man, Recruiting Sergeant, Belzebub and the
Doctor.
Two accompanying photos both show six characters, listed as; The Devil, Soldier,
Doctor, Lady, Fool and Farmers Boy. In the first, the Doctor is dosing the Lady
who is on the ground. In the second the characters are posing in a row. These
seem to portray the author's revival of the play.
Index Terms:
| Locations: |
Helpringham, Lincs. (TF1340)
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| Years: |
Perf. until 1900; Publ. 1956/1957
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| Subjects: |
Photos; Play; Broom Dance; Plough Trailing; Malicious Ploughing; Plough Monday; Morris Men; Plough Boys; Leader; Introducer; Tom Fool; Lady; Man-Woman; Farmer's Man; Recruiting Sergeant; Belzebub; Doctor; Devil; Soldier; Farmers Boy
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| People: |
Mr. Peter Kennedy (Col.)
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| Archives: |
TDRG Archive, Ref. TD00003
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Last Updated Mar 1989 by Idwal Jones.
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