Morris Men strut their stuff
As it’s the Summer Solstice today, a post that shrieks summer (and the drinking of draught bitter) you can read more about Morris dancing here or watch some dancing over there,
For some very different looking Morris men, try
Andyholmfirths photos on Flickr
I’ve read that Morris dancing is in danger of extinction, however this little girl was showing future potential, dancing just like her grandpa
I quite fancy owning a pair of clogs, its the sound of the clog irons I like, I think it goes way back, to the child in me, and I must have been less than five, I used to love shuffling round the kitchen in my mums shoes because I like the clicky klacky sound they made on the quarry tile floor, not sure about the bells though.
As well as fathers day (Mr Uhdd is not around for that, he’s got other things on his mind, The Three Peaks Yacht Race is under way) apparently it is Naked Hiking day, I’d seriously suggest you don’t try that around here, as the nettles are thigh high at the moment, the farms dogs are nippy and the locals would not be friendly, but if you want to see what it is all about. But don’t say I didn’t warn you.
June 21, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Love the photo’s particularly the little girl
Carol
June 21, 2009 at 5:46 pm
I’ve never thought naked hiking was a good idea. Just think of all the trouble one could get into without clothes. And that’s just the poison ivy and stinging nettles!
I’d like to see Morris Dancers someday. They remind me a bit of the Mummers (who probably got the idea from the Morris Dancers).
June 22, 2009 at 6:49 am
I love watching traditional dance and seeing the traditional dress. Always so bright and colorful, no matter what country is being represented by the tradition. Really fun captures, Uhdd.
June 22, 2009 at 1:52 pm
i was in london recently and came across the naked bike ride which seemed even less sensible than naked hiking! it was a really good-humoured event with all sorts of off gear, including some peeps painted silver!
morris men always seem sinister to me – too many horror and murder films have them in…
June 22, 2009 at 2:09 pm
I feel the same way about clowns, everything tells me they can’t be good!
I think If I was out walking on my own and I met a naked male rambler I wouldn’t be a happy bunny!
June 22, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Great feet in red socks.
June 22, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Errm I’m trying to find out how the are doing on scarfell pike.
Hope they are all okay
err oh morris dancing. hmmm there was some the other week at Tissington.
There is a good butchers there uphill.
Right back to the sleepmonsters site
Oh ive finally managed to sort out my own blog
Yeah i just cant imagine the younger generation doing morris dancing but like so many old traditions they are fading away aren’t they.
June 23, 2009 at 12:09 pm
There is only one thing worst than posting a picture of flowers on a blog, and that’s wearing flowers in your hat.
June 24, 2009 at 1:31 am
I tried Morris dancing once but I kept falling off the bonnet.
June 24, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Love the red stockings, and the clogs.
June 24, 2009 at 10:23 pm
If it’s any help,
I have been a Plough Stot, and a Morris Dancer…
Thought it wouldn’t..
May 13, 2013 at 1:30 pm
liked you comment on the sound the clog irons make , this is what attracted me to clogs !