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On Saturdays, we can't dance in front of St Albans Town Hall because of the market stalls. So we perform in "Civic Square" in front of the Alban Arena. Here on the left is the traditional shot of us with The Mayor of St Albans, this year Cllr. Jenny Stroud. Below, a selection of our early morning dances. Photos: Anne Casey |
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To celebrate May Day, we had a Day of Dance with invited sides from both near and far. SAMM first visited our "local" pub - The White Hart Tap - where our favourite barmaid, Aurora, was lifted at the conclusion of Brighton Camp. Then, with Royal Oak Morris from Daventry and Old Palace Clog from Croydon, we moved on to Sumpter Yard. Photos: Pam Glover |
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In front of the Alban Arena, later in the afternoon, everyone had an opportunity to show off their best dance. Left - Cottonmill Clog Morris. Below (left to right) - Bedfordshire Lace Morris, Baldock Midnight Morris, Phoenix Morris and Wicket Brood Morris. (Sorry, no photos available of Woodside MM, Ramrugge Clog or Whitethorn Morris.) Photos: Pam Glover |
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Left: SAMM dances "The Rose" in Paternoster Square on a greyish morning. Dancers - Gerald Farmer, (Simon Reynolds obscured) Chris Hillier, George Collett, Bob Combes, Mike Bennett. Also dancing at this venue were Etcetera, from Enfield, and Thaxted MM. Photo: Anne Casey |
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Above: SAMM at St Margaret's Churchyard, Piccadilly and Duke of York Steps. Edward Bennett danced manfully on with his arm in a sling. Good job he doesn't play the accordion! Photos: Anne Casey |
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We normally dance three "spots" at Living Crafts - the first on the hard standing near the main stall area; the second in Palace Yard; the third varies. Anne Casey's photos, here, show her preference for capturing small groups of dancers - rather than the more "traditional" approach of photographing a whole set. Photos: Anne Casey |
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Photos below by Pam Glover.
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One of our Monday night pubs. Dancing in the gathering dusk.
Photos by Anne Casey.
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Another Monday night pub.
Photos by Anne Casey.
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After a few years, all photos at the Herts Show start to look the same. Not only the same scenery, but also largely the same dancers each year! We dance on "The Village Green" and three random places around the showground. What does vary is the weather. This year, somewhat overcast.
Photos by Anne Casey.
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Getting to know one another. A little wine and beer always helps!
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Then the cooking started ... and finally, in the dark, some dancing. Marieke (MBFM Squire) shows us The Fiddler's Jig, and MBFM do a spirited stick dance. SAMM's 'Pershore' is too dark to show you!
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A daytime visit to Verulamium Park and the Roman theatre, and an evening visit to The Cross Keys, Gustard Wood.
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Photos by John Price.
Part of the festivities of St Albans Festival is called 'Folk at the Festival', and part of that is a Day of Dance within St Albans. This year, we did a mini-tour with Rockhopper Morris to Sumpter Yard, The White Hart Tap in Keyfield Terrace, and the West Door of The Abbey. Then back to the Alban Arena for a massed show and tea.
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Photos: John Price
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Have you ever gone for a day out and the battery in your digital camera runs out after one shot? Believe me, it's rather frustrating! Photo: John Price |
A really hot day, this one! English Miscellany, Wicket Brood and SAMM danced in the blazing sun in the middle of the field, finding shady spots to retire to. Trevor Adams found a great little leafy glade for his lunchtime rest.
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Photos: John Price
For our Day of Dance this year, we were joined by morris men from Bedford, Etcetera (Enfield, Middx.), Greensleeves (London), Ripley (Derbyshire), Westminster (London) and Whitchurch (Bucks).
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Photos: Pam Glover
The Day of Dance was tinged with more than a little sadness this year, as our Squire, John Seaborn, had died in office earlier in the month. John was a much-loved and respected member of our Club, a stalwart dancer and occasional musician. This was his third time as Squire. In place of the traditional "dancing out" of the retiring Squire, John's widow, Bev, and their daughter Carim bestowed the chain of office on the incoming Squire, Chris Hillier.
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| Updated 26th June 2008. |
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