P.T.Millington Collection (1971, R.Wilkinson)


Source:

Mr. R. Wilkinson (Inf.)
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES ON NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND DERBYSHIRE FOLK DRAMA RECORDED BY PETER T. MILLINGTON: EASTWOOD Notts SK 4646
P.T.Millington Collection, Col. Jul.1971

Brief note as follows:-

"Recorded in July 1971 from R. Wilkinson of Eastwood.

A 'Saint George and Dragon play' was still performed by children in the pubs at Christmas. The play ended with one coming in wearing a top hat and a long coat, and singing a song threatening to curse the ale if no money was given.

The same informant also stated that children also performed a 'Guy Fawkes play' about November the 4th."

Index Terms:

Locations: Eastwood, Notts. (SK4646)
Years: Perf. 1970; Col. 1971
Subjects: Saint George and Dragon Play; Play; Christmas; Guy Fawkes Play; November 4th; Song
People: Peter Thomas Millington (Col.)
Archives: TDRG Archive, Ref. TD00356

Last Updated Feb 1987 by Peter Millington.