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| The Flagcrackers of Craven border Morris side black up their faces when dancing out. The style is full black face cover. There is no racist intent; it is done entirely with regard to the traditions of disguise. |
http://www.yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Flagcrackers-Bordering-On-Furious-At-Racist-Allegations
Next event Ingleton Folk Weekend Saturday 1st October
http://www.ingletonfolk.co.uk/
Visitors and prospective members always welcome. For further info see email contacts
History Corner: 1989, 2000 and 2001 crapbooks now online!
Just in! Flagcrackers dance The Black Pig at Durham Folk Party
Have you seen us, would you like to see us dancing at some of Craven's lovely pubs?
If so please pass this on to any landlords and ask them to contact us. If you're a landlord please do get in touch as we would love to dance and drink beer this year with you.
All we need is a flat hard surface to dance on. Sorry but we can't do gravel or grass.
See email link for contact details.
Pleased to dance out with:
Pecsaetan
Hexamshire Lasses
Britannia Coconutters
Minster Strays
Clogtastics
Buttercross Belles
Practice venue is Kildwick and Farnhill Institute - practice 8-10 pm every Wednesday.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/search/kildwick+institute/@53.9100738,-1.9998735,15.5z
Visitors and prospective members always welcome. For further info see email contacts
In his rags and his tatters his sweat and his soot . . .Here is is England in ribbons from his head to his foot [Christmas Champions, Hugh Lupton and Chris Wood]
". . . .millions of them. Fabulous, spectacular costumes, hundreds of them, everyone's playing or doing something . . . " John Kirkpatrick
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