England
Herefordshire
Leominster Morris [Website]
Category:
Dancers who perform Plays
Home Town:
Leominster, Grid Ref.: SO4959, Lat.& Long.: 52.2310, -2.7395
Description:
Original side died out c.1914. We dance mainly Welsh Border Morris, but some Cotswold as well in Summer months. Chief play event is The Wassail on Twelfth Night, which we revived in Jan 1984. Wear our interpretation of 'cheap print jackets' from notes by E.C.Cawte describing the original kit.
Established:
1983
Performances:
Forthcoming: None registered
Past events: 2004 (1), 2005 (2), 2006 (2), 2007 (1)
Media Links:
1. Leominster Morris performing their play on the 6th Jan.2005 at a Wassail in local orchards, Herefordshire, England - Validated link
Folk Play Research - Photo(s)
[1 image], Jo Lee, 06-Jan-2005
Contact:
Thony Handy (thonyhandy@hotmail.co.uk), Phone: 01432 842717
Notes:
Revival of traditional Lerominster side, performing dances and ritual from the local tradition, often referencing 'The Folklore of Herefordshire' by E.M. Leather (1912)
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