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Abram Morris DancersAbram Morris Dancers
History of the Abram Morris Dance, and the modern revival side who perform the dance annually.
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Ballet Instructor's NewsletterBallet Instructor's Newsletter
A brief article discussing the history of Morris Dancing.
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BBC Online - Beyond the Broadcast - Making HistoryBBC Online - Beyond the Broadcast - Making History
Factsheet from a BBC Radio broadcast by Alun Howkins on the origins of Morris Dance.
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The Betley WindowsThe Betley Windows
History and description with photographs of one of the earliest representations of English Morris Dancers.
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The Britannia Coco-nut DancersThe Britannia Coco-nut Dancers
Contact details, history and photographs of this unique traditional men's side from Bacup, Lancashire.
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The Fabulous FezheadsThe Fabulous Fezheads
Contact details, photographs and amusing member biographies of this groups of 'Sand-Dancers from tropical Kent'. Site also contains details of their annual Fig and Date Fayre.
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The Flag & Bone GangThe Flag & Bone Gang
Description of this very modern side who have created a new style based on the so-called 'Forgotten Morris' From Yorkshire.
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Hastings Jack in the Green FestivalHastings Jack in the Green Festival
Occurs every May over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend. Features Folk Music, Ceilidhs, Morris Dancers, Giants, and the Jack in the Green.
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The Hidden MorrisThe Hidden Morris
Transcripts and scanned copies of some of the early C20 collectors notes.
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Icons of EnglandIcons of England
Morris dancing has been recognised by the British Government as an 'icon of England'. This site has a brief description of morris dancing and provides the opportunity to comment and vote on its iconic status.
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Jeff Bigler's list of morris sides' websitesJeff Bigler's list of morris sides' websites
A list of morris and sword groups around the world, with information on the gender and style of dance as well as contact details. Note this site has not been updated for a couple of years, although much of the information is still current.
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Kemps Nine Daies WonderKemps Nine Daies Wonder
Historical account of Will Kemp's marathon jig from London to Norwich.
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Leicestershire Morris DancersLeicestershire Morris Dancers
A listing of all sides in Leicestershire and Rutland including contact details and a photo of each team.
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Mainly Morris DancingMainly Morris Dancing
A list of links to all known Morris sides and related websites.
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Martin's Morris dancing PageMartin's Morris dancing Page
General information on morris dancing with photographs and details of some particular sides in Leicestershire.
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The Morris CaféThe Morris Café
A forum for people who are associated with morris dancing but who play parts other than dancers and musicians. i.e. 'Characters, Animals, and Fools, Etc...'
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The Morris Dancer's WebRingThe Morris Dancer's WebRing
Navigate around a ring of member sites all on the subject of morris dancing. From here webmasters can also submit their sites for membership.
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Morris Dancing & May-day GamesMorris Dancing & May-day Games
Scanned pages from Walford's Antiquarian, 1886.
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Morris Dancing Discussion ListMorris Dancing Discussion List
Email group for all things related to morris dancing, mummers plays, and other traditional activities. Contains subscription instructions, FAQ, and links to the archives.
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The Morris FederationThe Morris Federation
One of the three umbrella organisations for morris sides in the UK. Site contains contact details, member directory and details of events organised by the federations.
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The Morris RingThe Morris Ring
The national association of men's Morris and Sword Dance clubs. Details of membership, events and links to member sides.
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Mr FoxMr Fox
Contact details, history, photographs, and details of future performances of The Langsett Fox Dance. An unusual side from South Yorkshire who dance only at night, and often unannounced.
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New England Folk Festival AssociationNew England Folk Festival Association
List of sides in New England, USA.
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New Zealand Morris DancingNew Zealand Morris Dancing
List of sides in New Zealand.
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Old MettleOld Mettle
Entertaining and informative article on this nineteenth century morris dancer and fool.
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Open MorrisOpen Morris
One of the three umbrella organisations for morris sides.
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Origin of the MorrisOrigin of the Morris
Spoof morris origin theories. Each time you go to this page you get a different explanation/theory as to the origins of morris dancing.
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Rattlejag MorrisRattlejag Morris
History, contact details, photographs and event list of this mixed side from Retford, Nottinghamshire.
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Recently Traditional Fictional MorrisRecently Traditional Fictional Morris
Contact details, photographs and event list of this side from Boston, Massachusetts. Description of the 'Anti-Morris' based upon writings of Terry Pratchett.
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Rich Holmes's Morris SiteRich Holmes's Morris Site
Contains various articles on the subject including historical and literary references, including humorous fictional origin theories, a 'normal person's guide', and dance notes for a number of border dances.
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Roy Dommett's morris notesRoy Dommett's morris notes
Notes on the numerous boolets, lectures and articles produced by Roy over the years on cotswold and border morris dancing.
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San Francisco Bay Area Morris teamsSan Francisco Bay Area Morris teams
One of the first local directories of Morris Dance teams and their specialities.
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Shave The DonkeyShave The Donkey
The online newspaper for the Capering Classes. News about Morris and related folk activities.
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Side FinderSide Finder
Find contact details for all sides in a specific area by clicking on a map of the UK.
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