AN INTRODUCTORY BIBLIOGRAPHY ON CLOG AND STEP DANCE

Author: Chris Metherell

Vaughan Williams Memorial Library Leaflet No. 22.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
GENERAL

ENGLAND

General
Lakeland
Lancashire
The North-East
Cambridgeshire
Cornwall
Devon
Dorset
Hampshire
Herefordshire
Kent
Norfolk
Suffolk
Sussex

WALES

ISLE OF MAN

MANUSCRIPTS

Introduction

This bibliography is produced in order to provide a basis for all those wishing to delve into the traditional clog and step dances of England and Wales. It is designed to be used by researchers of varying levels of interest and approach: from the novice seeking guidance on the history and background to these types of dance, through the dancer seeking advice on performance and the notations of the steps themselves, to the researcher looking into local or comparative studies of the dance and wishing to widen his awareness of the various types and styles of clog and step dances in all their diverse forms.

This leaflet began life, many years ago, as a handwritten cycostyled sheet produced by Ms Ann-Marie Hulme to provide information for those attending clog and step workshops. The list was updated by myself on two occasions for publication in the periodical Instep (9). Research has proceeded apace into many aspects of these forms of dance, and this bibliography has been expanded to include not only this new material but has also widened its scope to cover a much broader spectrum than was possible in its previous incarnations.

I have not attempted any definition of step or clog dancing, although it will become apparent that I have essentially included all solo dance forms. I started off by including only clog and step dances proper, but soon found that there was much material, for example on broom dancing, which would not easily fit into any other category of dance and which should perhaps be included also. I have thus included entries for all solo and duet dances of whatever type emanating from oral tradition which are not covered by the term "Morris". I have however included the "Bacca Pipes" type of dance, which although found performed by traditional Morris dancers, clearly has an existence outside that field.

It is usual to refer to clog and step dances according to the geographical areas in which they were traditionally performed. Although modern work on the subject suggests that this is, in all probability, a completely erroneous way to classify these forms of dance, as much early work was based on that convention, I have largely retained this somewhat misleading division here.

I have not made any attempt at completeness. However, as there is in general much less material available compared with, say, Morris dancing, I have been able within the confines of this leaflet to include a great many passing references that are of interest and importance. This is particularly true in areas where references are scarce.

A further and overriding criterion for inclusion has been the availability of cited works in the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library, and it is for this reason that Scotland has been excluded, as well as several important manuscript collections. It should be possible to obtain photocopies or loan copies (members only) from the Library of every work cited herein. The Instep Research Team, however, maintains the largest library of clog and step related material in the UK (much of the collection relating to Scotland) and students wishing to expand their research beyond the material gathered in this bibliography are most welcome to contact them. The address can be obtained from the VWML.

Finally I must record my thanks to Malcolm Taylor for his valuable comments and suggestions.

Introduction to the Second Edition.

Apart from a few typographical corrections the bibliography has been updated to include material published since the publication of the 1st Edition in 1994. It is worth pointing out that the USA has not been included in this survey, although since 1994 there has been considerable research undertaken into clog dance in that country.

Books are cited, in so far as information is available, in the form:

Author, Title, Place: Publisher, (Date), Pagination.

Journal articles in the form:

Author, "Title", Journal, Volume, Part, (Date), Pagination.

Where part of the citation is known, but not shown on the face of the publication itself, the information is included in square brackets [].

Abbreviations used are as follows:

ED&S English Dance and Song
FMJ Folk Music Journal
JEFDS Journal of the English Folk Dance Society
JEFDSS Journal of the English Folk Dance and Song Society
VWML Vaughan Williams Memorial Library
IRT Instep Research Team
CDSSA Country Dance and Song Society of America

General.

1. E. Scott, Dancing as an Art and Pastime, London: Bell & Sons, (1892), 214pp.

Apart from being a fascinating book in its own right, Chapter IX, "Ornamental and Solo Dances", in addition to the usual remarks on the Sailor's Hornpipe, includes the earliest description of a "double-shuffle" which I have come across. (Parts of this book were reprinted in E. Scott, Dancing, London: Bell & Sons, (1905), 176pp.)

An early general treatise on all forms of dance, consisting mainly of quotes from older sources. Hardly a mention of step dancing, apart from the Sailor's Hornpipe.

Included because of its early mention of clog dancing. Also refers to the Sailor's Hornpipe.

An interesting study of a Scottish "kibby" dance and an early mention of Lakeland step dancing.

5. V. Alford & R. Gallop, The Traditional Dance, London: Methuen, (1935), 204pp.

A general survey, but included here as the authors, unlike those writing similar books both before and since, actually mention Devonshire and Lancashire step dances.

6. C.D.A. Capp, "Traditional and Playford Dances", ED&S, VI, 4, (1942), 45.

An exhortation, which regrettably went unnoticed, to go forth and record step dancing. Mentions step dancing in the Mendips.

7. J.F. & T.M. Flett, "What Do We Really Know About Our Dances?", ED&S, XXI, 2, (1956), 42-4.

A good exposition of just what we didn't know. Includes an early exhortation to look closely at clog and step dances.

8. G. S. Emmerson, "The Hornpipe", FMJ, 2, 1, (1970), 12-34.

An historical survey of the hornpipe in both music and dance.

9. Instep, No 1 - 21, Newcastle: Instep Research Team, (1981-1988)

Issued at varying intervals. Covered the whole spectrum of clog and step dancing.

10. C. Hays, J. Jarman, A.S. Metherell, C. Metherell, A. Smith & E. Wilson, Newcastle Notation, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1981) 17pp. 2nd Edition, updated and enlarged by I. Craigs and C. Metherell, (1995)

The basis of all later Newcastle Notation booklets, this publication contains full details of the notation system used in these publications.

11. C. & A.S. Metherell, "Newcastle Notation - A Resume", Instep, 1, 1981, 3.

Simplified outline of the full Newcastle Notation system. See (10).

12. A-M Hulme, "Recording Step-Dancing", Traditional Dance, 5/6, (1988), 82-88.

A consideration of the problems involved in conducting research in this area.

England

General

13. C.J. Sharp, The Morris Book, 5pt, London: Novello (1907-24)

Mostly, of course, morris, but includes, in the following parts, notations for Bacca Pipes:

Pt II, 1st edn (1909), 46pp, Headington (Oxon)
Pt II, 2nd edn (1919), 68pp, Headingtom (Oxon)
Pt III, 1st edn, (1910), 104pp, Headington (Oxon), Bampton (Oxon), Brackley (Nthants).
Pt III, 2nd edn, (1924), 124pp, Bampton (Oxon), Brackley (Nthants).
The latter is now accepted as coming from Hinton in the Hedges.

14. G. Hughes, Clog Steps for Beginners, London: EFDSS, nd.

Popular handbook containing notations for a number of anonymous clog steps. No notational key.

15. R.J. Sharp, "The Sailor's Hornpipe", ED&S, XVI, 4, (1952), 114.

Concerns the R.N. version. A partial copy of this article appeared in ED&S, VII, 2, (1942), 19. Copies of various MS versions are to be found in the VWML collection (125).

16. L. Bacon, A Handbook of Morris Dancing, The Morris Ring, (1974), 323pp.

Has become the standard notational work on Cotswold and some other Morris. Presupposes that the reader has a prior knowledge of the dance. Notations for various versions of Bacca Pipes from; Bampton (Oxon), Headington (Oxon) and Hinton in the Hedges (Nthants). Mentions of dance at Ascott under Wychwood (Oxon), Ilmington (Warks), Leominster (Herefs) and Oddington (Gloucs).

17. B. Dobson, Concerning Clogs, Clapham: Dalesman Pub Co, (1979), 70pp., 2nd Edn, Blackpool: Landy Pub. Co, (1983), 88pp.

Rhymes, stories and anecdotes.

18. B. Dobson, Clattering Clogs, Blackpool: Landy Pub Co, (1981), 87pp.

More of the same.

19. C. Metherell, "Some Early Records of Clog Dancing", Instep, 5, 1982, [4-8].

Records of "wooden shoe" dances on the London stage in the 18th century.

20. A.G. Barrand, English Clog Dance Steps: Hornpipe, Waltz and Reel, Boston, U.S.A.: School for Traditional Dance and Song Press, (1983), 70pp.

An American attempt at publishing a compilation of English clog steps in various styles. Author's own notation, no key given. Almost entirely material obtained by the author second or even third hand, and thus academically flawed and containing many basic errors. An interesting document however.

21. C. Metherell & E. Wilson, The Beginner's Guide to Clog Dancing, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, [1985], [18pp].

General guidance on how to start clog dancing, a resume of some of the various styles and a simplified description on the notation system employed. (see (10)). Includes notation examples for various styles and music examples.

22. A.G. Barrand (Ed), Roy Dommett's Morris Notes. 5 Vols.

Volume 2: Cotswold or Wychwood Morris, Northampton U.S.A.: CDSSA, (1986), 497pp.

Volume 5: Other Morris, Northampton U.S.A.: CDSSA, (1986), 183pp.
Vol 2, in addition to Cotswold Morris covers versions of Bacca Pipes.
Vol 5 contains, in fact, quite a lot which is not morris at all. Includes notations for Over the Sticks (p157), Sussex Four Handed Broom Dance (p158) and the Hop Pickers Broom Dance (p159). On the clog side there is a notation for a Lancashire dance collected by Julian Pilling.

23. J. S Bratton, "Dancing a Hornpipe in Fetters", FMJ, 6, 1, (1990), 65-82.

History of an unusual form of step dance performed on the London stage In the nineteenth century. See also subsequent correspondence in FMJ, 6, 2 (1991).

Lakeland.

24. A. Frearson, "Itinerant Teacher, 1896- ", ED&S, XXI, 1, (1957), 214.

Brief details concerning one of the Robinson family of dancing masters.

25. J. Pilling, "Clog Dancing", ED&S, XXIII, 3, (1959), 85.

Comments from a Lakeland dancer now living in Yorkshire.

26. T.M. Flett, "Norman Robinson", ED&S, XXXII, 2, (1970), 73.

Obituary of one of Tom Flett's major Lakeland informants.

27. J.F. & T.M. Flett, Traditional Step Dancing in Lakeland, London: EFDSS, (1979), 104pp.

A compilation of most of the material collected by the Fletts in the Lake District. The standard aide-memoire for Lakeland dances.

28. K.Gregson, "Lakeland Step Dancing and the Cumberland Bard", ED&S, XLII, 3, (1980), 6-7.

Fascinating historical background to clog and step dancing in Lakeland.

29. A. Crane, J. Jarman, A.S. Metherell & C. Metherell. The Cowper Family. Biography and Waltz Routine, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1982), [12p].

Full biography of a family of dancing masters from Whitehaven. Includes notations for their waltz routine.

30. A. Crane & J. Douglass, The Cowper Family Hornpipe Steps, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, 1991, [20pp]

Hornpipe steps from the same source as (28).

31. C. Metherell, "Norman Robinson - 17 Step Routine", Instep, 11, (1984), [3-4].

Full details of this routine as danced by one of the Flett's main informants.

32. I. Dunmur, "[Letter Concerning a 17 step Lakeland Routine]", Instep, 13, (1984), [7-9].

The author's own version of a 17 step Lakeland routine culled from a number of sources.

33. C. Metherell, "Repertoire Building. Lakeland", Instep, 15, (1985), [8-10].

The second in a series of articles covering the available choreographic material relating to a particular style. This survey covers Lakeland and includes references to step dances.

34. C. Metherell, "Clog Steps from the Douglas Kennedy MS", Instep, 19, (1987), [4-14].

An evaluation and interpretation of steps collected in Lakeland by Douglas Kennedy in the late 1920's.

35. C. Metherell, "Norman Robinson - Film No 1", Instep, 20, (1987), [3-7].

A close analysis and notation of a film clip of Norman Robinson performing in 1969.

36. C. Metherell, Diddy Dixon. Exhibition Clog Dance, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1996), 12pp., 2nd Edn, (nd)

Notations for six exhibition steps from this Lakeland dancer, originally published in (27) above, recast into Newcastle Notation.

Lancashire.

37. J.H. Wood, Dan Leno, London: Methuen, (1905), 285pp.

Biography of the great man, including a chapter on his clog dancing activities.

38. J. Pilling, "Buck and Wing", ED&S, XXIII, 1, (1959), 25-7.

The first attempt of the folk revival to deal in any way with clog dance. Includes a try at notating steps from Mrs Veronica Ryan.

39. P. Tracey, "The East Lancashire Tradition", ED&S, XXIII, 2, (1959), 39-41.

A brief history of the "heel & toe" style.

40. G. Barratt, "It's a Matter of Enjoying Yourself This is What It's All About", Somerset Wassail, 3, (1981), np. Continued as "That's Not the Way Sam Sherry Used to Do It", Somerset Wassail, 4, (1982), np.

Transcriptions of taped interviews with Sam Sherry.

41. J. Pilling, "The Lancashire Clog Dance", FMJ, 1, 3, (1967), 158-179.

The first really serious attempt to provide an history of the dance in a particular area, including notations for many steps.

42. E. Flaherty, "Memories of a Lancashire Clog Dancer", ED&S, XXX, (1968), 2, 42-6.

Autobiography of a Lancashire clog dancer. Steps are notated by J. Pilling. A re-notation of the steps appears in Instep, 20, (1987), [9-11]

43. S. Steele, "Lancashire Clog Dancing. 1. Seven Lancashire Steps", FMJ, 2, 2, (1971), 115-122.

Descriptions of steps notated by Sam Steele himself.

44. S. Sherry, "Lancashire Clog Dancing. 2. Notes on Clog Dancing", FMJ, 2, 2, (1971), 122-126.

Background to Sam Sherry's dancing.

45. A-M. Hulme & P. Clifton (Eds) "Actual Step Dancing. Sam Sherry: An Autobiography", ED&S, XLI, 2, (1979), 2-7.

An autobiography of Sam Sherry, with photographs.

46. D. & T. Arthur, "Bill Gibbons. Barge Dancer", ED&S, XLII, 2, (1980), 10-12.

Background material.

47. M. Hollis, "Bill Gibbons, Canal Step Dancer", Instep, 1, 1981, 7-8.

Background material restricted to Mr Gibbons' dancing.

48. J.B. Sherry, Dance for your Uncle Sam, Sandown: Conroy Books, (1981).

Biography of the Sherry family, including their clog dancing activities.

49. P. Tracey, "Off the Toe Dancing in Lancashire", Instep, 3, (1982), 3-4.

An extremely interesting article on the development of clog dancing in Lancashire.

50. M. Hollis, A Basic Hornpipe Routine in the Lancashire Style arranged by Sam Sherry, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1982), 11p.

Notations for six steps utilised by Mr Sherry as a beginners' routine for many years.

51. C. Metherell, Sam Sherry. The Waltz Routines, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, 1990, [28pp].

15 steps, with a very brief biography, the first attempt to chart changes in a dancer's steps over a period of years.

52. M. Hollis, "Bert Bowden. Liverpool Dancer and Entertainer", Instep, 10, [1983], [10-11].

Biographical material.

53. P. Tracey, "Clog Dancing at the Old Vic", ED&S, XLVI, 3, (1984), 9-10.

The author's experiences teaching clog dance to the cast of Serjeant Musgrave's Dance.

54. P. Tracey, The Lancashire Hornpipe, in National Early Music Association, The Hornpipe, Papers from a Conference Held at Sutton House, London, London: NEMA, (1993), p15-22.

An exposition of the history of Lancashire clog from the author's own experiences.

55. D. Schofield, "Sam Sherry. Veteran Dancer Who Bought New Life to Old Traditions", Guardian, 22/5/2001, p5 col 1-4.

Sam Sherry's obituary.

The North-East.

56. R. Robins. "Clog Dancing", ED&S, XXII, 1, (1957), 30.

A very brief description of North-East clog.

57. E.A. Kirkby, "Clog Dancing in Northumberland and Durham", ED&S, XXXVI, 3, (1974), 88-9.

General background to North east clog dancers, with one or two good photogarphs.

58. D. Watson, "On Clogs", Tamlyn, 2, 2, (1975), np.

Quite a good biography of Johnson Ellwood, including his father's songs.

59. J. Millest, G. Jones & C. Robertson, Transcript of Taped Interview with Johnson Ellwood, (1977)

An attempt was made to film Johnson Ellwood in 1977, unfortunately the synchronisation system was faulty. However the resultant soundtrack, of which this is a transcript is full of interest.

60. W.F. Cassie, "Johnson Ellwood - Champion Clog-Dancer", ED&S, XXXIX, 3, (1977), 111.

Obituary of one of Tyneside's best-known dancers.

61. P. Brown, "The Northumberland and Durham Clog Dance", Linfolk, 5/80, np.

Brief background to North East clog.

62. M. Cherry, Originality. Clog Steps by Mike Cherry, [Twyford]: The Author, (1981), 12pp.

Steps of the author's own composition, based upon his personal collecting experiences. Author's own notation. No notational key given, but published later. (see 60.)

63. C. Metherell & A. Smith, An Introduction to Clog Dancing in the North East, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1981), 10pp.

Notations for 10 basic steps, a brief introduction and two music examples.

64. C. Hays & J. Jarman, "Kit Haggerty - Northumbrian Clog Dancer", Instep, 2, 1981, 3.

Brief biographical note with notations for hornpipe steps.

65. M. Cherry, Originality. Clog for Beginners, [Twyford]: The Author, (1982), 16pp.

In fact beginners North East clog. Provides the notational key for (57) and (72).

66. A.S & C. Metherell, Mrs Ivy Sands' Single and Sailor's Hornpipes, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, [1984], 14pp.

This and the following two entries, (62) and (63), detail biographical information, together with all of Mrs Sands' clog repertoire. Even the Sailor's Hornpipe is danced in clogs.

67. A.S. & C. Metherell, Mrs Ivy Sands' Double Hornpipe, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1981), 15p.

68. A.S. & C. Metherell, Mrs Ivy Sands' Exhibition Steps, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1982), 15p.

69. E. Wilson, Aylis Angus, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1981), 7pp.

Steps and reminiscences of a Northumbrian traveller.

70. J. Jarman & A. Smith, Mrs Marhoff. Single and Double Hornpipes, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1982), 7p., 2nd Edn, (2002).

Two simple routines from Silksworth, Co Durham.

71. C. Metherell, The Ellwood Family Clog Steps. Part 2, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1982), 11pp.

The Ellwoods dominated the clog scene on Tyneside for many years. The booklet contains 11 steps with no background. Part 1 has not yet appeared!

72. J. Jarman & C. Metherell, The Clog Steps of Mr John Surtees, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1982), 15pp.

Mr Surtees' full repertoire (hornpipe, waltz and schottische steps) with background information.

73. J. Jarman, "Tiny Allison. Died September 1981", Instep, 4, (1982), 3-5.

Obituary with step notation.

74. C. Metherell, "John Surtees - 1898-1984", Instep, 13, (1984), [3].

Obituary with brief notation.

75. M. Cherry, "A Contestant's View", Instep, 9, (1983), [4-8].

The author's experiences as a competition dancer in the North East.

76. C. Metherell, "Repertoire Building", Instep, 9, (1983), [10].

The first in a series of articles covering the available choreographic material relating to a particular style. This survey covers the North east.

77. M. Cherry, Originality. The Steps of Samuel Bell, Twyford: The Author, (1984), 20pp.

Biography and notations for Sam Bell's hornpipe and waltz routines. Notational key given in (60).

78. J.F. Flett, "Shuffle, Darby, Shuffle", ED&S, 47, 2, (1985), 12.

Early references to clog dancing in the N.E. brought to light.

79. C. Metherell & A. Crane, Mrs Willis. The First Hornpipe, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, [1986], [8pp].

This and the following two entries, (80) and (81), comprise a biography and notations for Mrs Elsie Willis' entire clog repertoire.

80. C. Metherell, A. Crane & I. Craigs, Mrs Willis. The Double Hornpipe, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1987), 12pp.

81. C. Metherell, A. Crane & I. Craigs, Mrs Willis. The Rag Routine, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1989), [16pp].

82. C. Metherell, Alex Woodcock. The Waltz Steps, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1991), [16pp].

Biography and notations for the waltz steps collected from Mr Woodcock, originally of Alnwick, Northumberland.

83. I. Craigs & C. Metherell, Alex Woodcock. Hornpipe Steps. Taught at the Sidmouth Festival, August 1994, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1995), 8pp.

Biography and notations for six easy hornpipe steps, as taught in 1994.

84. I. Craigs, C. Metherell & J. Smith, Alex Woodcock. Rag Steps, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (2003), 20pp.

Biography and notations for nine steps in fast 4/4 rhythm.

85. A.M. Fisher, Clog Dance. Revival, Performance and Authenticity. An Ethnographic Study. MA. Thesis, School of Performing Arts, University of Surrey, (2000).

Brilliant academic study into the clog dance. Focuses on the dancing Of Jackie Toaduff of Stanley, Co Durham.

86. I. Craigs & J. Smith, Brenda Walker. Reel Steps, Newcastle: Newcastle Notation, (2003), 12pp.

Notations for a short routine written by Brenda Walker, who runs a dancing school in Co. Durham, for the Lancashire Wallopers' Weekend of Dance in 2003.

Cambridgeshire

87. C. Papworth, "The Comberton Broom Dance", ED&S, XXXVI, 1, (1974), 30.

Contains background and notation for the author's version of the broom dance which has become known as the Comberton Broom Dance.

88. C. Papworth, Polka Round, Cambridge: The Author, (1984) 28pp.

Essentially a reprint of (87) above but with some extra information.

89. C. Papworth, The Comberton Broom Dance. Typescript. (nd)

A recasting of (87) above. Cornwall.

90. M. & A. Davey, Troyl II, []: Cam Kernewek, (1982), 12pp.

Contains a notation for a Broom Dance.

91. M. & A. Davey, Troyl III, []: Cam Kernewek, (1984), 16pp.

Contains notations for a two handed Broom Dance, a ladies solo, and a clog dance.

92. Cam Kernewek, Corollyn, Bodmin, Cam Kernewek, (1991), 92pp.

Contains chapters on step dances and broom dancing, including full notations. A video cassette is also available.

Devon

93. P. Kennedy, "A West Country Step Dance Contest", ED&S, XV, 5, (1951), 145.

Note of step dance contest held in February 1951 at South Zeal.

94. The Humphreys Family, "A Broom Dance from Devon", ED&S, XVIII, 6, (1954), 204-5.

Full notation for a dance collected from Mr Rowe of Bradninch.

95. T.M. Flett, "The Broom Dance - II", ED&S, XIX, 1, (1954), 26-27.

A compilation of information from the C.J. Sharp MSS, including, amongst other references, a notation for a version of the dance collected in Lew Trenchard.

96. A-M. Hulme & P. Clifton, Dartmoor Step Dancing, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (10/85). 1st Rev 11/85, 2nd Rev 1986, 3rd Rev (with C & A.S. Metherell) 1989.

Notations for steps collected from Bob Cann and Leslie Rice, with some background material.

97. C. Metherell, "Bob Cann, B.E.M. 1915-1990. Step Dancer", ED&S, 53, 1, (1991), 13-16.

Full biography and notations for Bob Cann's steps.

98. C. & A. Metherell, Devon Step Dancers 1. Bob Cann, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1991), [16pp].

Effectively a slightly modified version of (97) above. The step notations are identical.

99. C. & A. Metherell, Devon Step Dancers 2. Leslie Rice, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1991), [16pp].

Full biography and notations for Leslie Rice's Devon steps.

Dorset

100. M.R. Dacombe, Dorset Up Along and Down Along, Dorchester: Longmans, (3rd Edn 1951), 149pp.

Just a mention of the Broom Dance.

Hampshire.

101. W.E.F. MacMillan, "A 'Greensleeves' Dance", JEFDS, 2nd series, III (1930), 60.

Merely a mention of a dance performed over crossed whips.

Herefordshire

102. E.M. Leather, Folk-Lore of Herefordshire, Hereford: Jakeman & Carver, (1912), 286pp.

Contains an early notation for the Broom Dance.

Kent

103. M.E. Smart, "The Broom Dance", ED&S, XIX, 1, (1954), 26.

Merely a mention of a broom dance performed in the 1920's.

104. A. Simons, "A Broom Dance from Kent", ED&S, XIX, 5, (1955), 178.

A tantalising letter giving a few details.

Norfolk

105. J. Millest, "Tips and Clates", ED&S, XXXV, (1974), 14-15.

A first report of the author's collecting in Norfolk. This work was later followed up by Hulme & Clifton. See (107)

106. J. Millest, "Since the 1976 Conference. Continuing Investigations into Dances in Living Memory", IFMC UK National Committee Newsletter, 10, (1977).

107. P. Clifton & A-M. Hulme, "Solo Step Dancing in North Norfolk Within Living Memory", Traditional Dance, 1, (1981), 29-58.

A most scholarly survey of step dancing within North Norfolk.

108. P. Clifton, "Dick Hewitt, 1921-1994", FMJ, 7, 1, (1995), 129-131.

Obituary of one of Norfolk's greatest step dancers.

109 P. Clifton, "Memories of Dick Hewitt 'The Norfolk Step Dancer'",ED&S, LVII, 2, (1995), 13.

Another Dick Hewitt obituary. Suffolk.

Suffolk

110. C.E. Hennels, "The Broomstick Dancers of the Fens", East Anglian Magazine, 2/1962, 188-189.

Rather general article, mentioning step dancing in addition to the Broom Dance.

111. K. Summers, "Sing, Say or Pay!", Traditional Music, 8/9, (1978), 5-53.

A survey of music in East Suffolk. Contains much fascinating information on step dancing.

112. G. Dunn, The Fellowship of Song, London: Croom Helm, (1980), 254pp.

Basically concerns singing traditions in east Suffolk, but has many references to step dancing and a lot of very well researched background material.

113. J. Howson, "The Barber Family of Wingfield Suffolk", Musical Traditions, 2, (1984), 19-23.

Essentially a family history, including references to step dancing.

114. J. Howson, Many a Good Horseman, Rochford: Musical Traditions, (1985) 58pp.

A most comprehensive survey of music, song and dance of the mid-Suffolk area. Many references to step and broom dancing.

115. K. Howson, "Font Watling 1919-1998", FMJ, 7, 5, (1999), 680-2.

Obituary of this Suffolk step dancer and melodeon player.

Sussex

116. M. Neal, The Esperance Morris Book. Part II, London: Curwen & Sons, (1912), 33pp.

Amongst the Morris dances is a notation for "Over the Sticks", with a little background information.

117. V. Smith, "Interview with Scan Tester", Traditional Music, 4, (1976), 4-10.

Contains some background on step dancing in Sussex.

118. R. Dommett, "Over the Sticks", Southern Rag, 7, 2, (1981), 23.

Notation for the dance with a little background.

119. R. Dommett, "Sussex Four handed Broom Dance", Morris Matters, 5, 3, (1983), 11.

Stated to have been collected by members of Chanctonbury Ring Morris Men from Scan Tester in 1974.

120. S. Goddard, Scan Tester: Concertina Player of Horsted Keynes, Sussex, (1986), 5pp.

Transcript of tape recorded interview of this concertina player and step dancer.

121. R. Hall, I Never Played to Many Posh Dances, Rochford: Musical Traditions, (1990), 148pp.

A marvelous book about Scan Tester. Many references to step dancing and the Broom Dance. See particularly Chapter 5.

Wales

122. H. Mellor, Welsh Folk Dances, London, Novello, (nd), 91pp.

Mostly concerning country dances and reels, but with a very few scattered references to solo stepping. See e.g. p13

123. G. Williams, "Dawnsio Mewn Clocsiau", Dawns, (1962-3), 4.

The earliest full notation of a Welsh clog dance. Collected from Hywel Wood. In Welsh! (Translation available from IRT). Reprinted, but without the introduction in (126).

124. L. Blake, "The Nantgarw Dances", FMJ, I, 2, 102-106.

Background information on dances collected from Mrs Margretta Thomas, including two solos, Morfa Rhuddlan and Dawns y Marchog (The Knight's Dance).

125. J.H. Jones, "Morfa Rhuddlan", Dawns, (1971-2), 8.

A good exposition of this somewhat problematic solo dance.

126. L. Blake, Traditional Dance and Customs in Wales, Llangollen: Gwynn Publishing Co, (1972), 24pp.

Pages 16 & 17 deal with clog and step dancing. Effectively the only researched details of Welsh step and clog ever published. Pages 22 to 24 are a reprinting of Gwyn Williams' article (in Welsh).

127. C.H. Thomas, "Dawnsiau Nantgarw", Dawns, (1973-4), 22-53.

An extremely valuable transcription of the author's original notes, collected from her mother, of the Nantgarw dances. Contains The Knight's Dance and Morfa Rhuddlan. Welsh with English translation. A delight to see original notes published in extenso rather than a limpid interpretation!

128. L. Blake, "The General Characteristics of Welsh Folk Dance", Dawns, (1974-5), 19-26.

Contains, in the section on Jigs, at p24, some interesting details on early Welsh clog.

129. H. Williams, Welsh Clog/Step Dancing, Brynmawr: The Author, (nd), [64pp].

Basic notations with interesting background material. Notational key provided.

130. P. Elfred-Owens, "Pitter Patter the Welsh Way", Ontrac, Issue 8, Spring 2004, 12-13.

Generalised description of Welsh clog dance, with a little bit of history Added for good measure.

Isle of Man

131. M. Douglas, Five Manx Folk Dances, London: Stainer & Bell, (nd), 11pp.

Contains a notation for the Manx Dirk Dance, Reeaghyn-dy-Vannin.

132. M. Douglas, Seven Manx Folk Dances, London: Stainer & Bell, (nd), 17pp.

Contains a notation for the solo/duet step dance, Cum yn Shenn Oanrey Cheh - Keep the Old Petticoat Warm.

133. Sleih Gyn Thie, Rinkaghyn Vannin, Douglas: The Authors, (nd), 62pp.

Essentially a compilation and recasting of (131) and (132) above, with further unpublished dances and information.

134. M. Hannan, "Manx Traditional Dancing", Instep, 17, (1986), [5].

A brief resume of Manx dance.

Manuscripts.

The Vaughan Willaims memorial Library is the home of many important collections and has copies of many more. Those listed contain at least some information on step or clog dance.

135. Clive Carey Collection.

Microfilm copy and typed transcripts available in VWML.

136. Roy Dommett Collection.

Photocopies of much of his unpublished work. The bulk is stated to have been published in photocopy form in (22).

137. T.M. Flett Collection.

Perhaps the largest individual collection of clog and step related material. Copy of English material in VWML.

138. K. Holland Collection.

Originals in VWML.

139. Ann-Marie Hulme Collection.

Containing details of many clog and step dances, amongst other items. Copies of part of the collection in VWML, although on restricted access.

140. R.K. Schofield Collection.

Incomplete, however contains details of Bacca Pipes from Headington.

141. C.J. Sharp Collection.

His correspondence and field notes are in the original; his written-up notes (the originals of which are at Clare College, Cambridge) are available on microfilm, in transcription and/or as photographic reproductions. Also held are volumes of newspaper cuttings.

142. Vaughan Williams Memorial Library Collection.

The Library's own collection of manuscript and unpublished material, much of it gathered in correspondence with users.

Cyril Barber
Photograph by kind permission of John Howson