Bathley (SK7759), Nottinghamshire
Trader Pictorial [Newark] (2004)
[Anon.] (Auth.)
Reviving ancient tradition
Trader Pictorial [Newark],
7th Jan.2004, No.1189, p.2a-6
Large colour photo of the Muskham Pinkies, who had revived
the plough boys' play from North Muskham, Notts., also performing
at Norwell and Bathley. The original play had ceased at the start
of second world war. The caption lists cast members Simon Simcox,
Paul Cotter, David Haslam, Ian Harrison and Jeff Hannabuss. The
accompanying article mentions the incident of 1597 when the plough
boys ran a furrow across the churchyard.
Performances by the Calverton Real Ale and Plough Play Preservation Society
are also listed for Calverton, Farnsfield, Epperstone, Lambley,
Lowdham, Hoveringham, and Woodborough.
Newark Advertiser (2004a)
[Anon.] (Auth.)
REVIEWS: Plough play revived [North Muskham, Notts.]
Newark Advertiser,
9th Jan.2004, Vol.155, No.7931, p.Arts.10d-f
Article and two colour photos of the revival by the Muskham Pinkies
of the ploughboys' play from North Muskham, Notts, also performed at
Norwell and Bathley. The original tradition stopped at the start of
the second world war. The captions list the following cast members:
David Haslam, Dan Harrison, Simon Simcox, Paul Cotter, Keith Baines,
Paul Lane, and Jeff Hannabus.
Performances by the Calverton Real Ale and Plough Play Preservation Society
are listed for Farnsfield, Epperstone, Lambley, Lowdham, Hoveringham,
Woodborough, and Calverton. Morris dancers performing after a Plough Sunday
service at Morton, Notts., are also mentioned.
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