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Wednesday, 17 June 2015

Wordless Wednesday - Don't Call Me Molly!

A Molly Dancer in Whitby recently


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21 comments:

  1. mamasmercantile17 June 2015 at 20:12

    Impressive, I have never come across a Molly dancer before.

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  2. Jenn17 June 2015 at 20:39

    What a hat! I've never heard of Molly Dancers, but just had a crash course a la Google... fun stuff!

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  3. Gill - That British Woman17 June 2015 at 21:33

    never heard of a Molly dancer, now going to Google to see what's what!!

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  4. Anne17 June 2015 at 22:21

    I had to google it too. Fascinating! :o)

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  5. Plowing Through Life (Martha)17 June 2015 at 23:28

    That is so cool. What a great shot!

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  6. Sparky18 June 2015 at 01:09

    Very cool. Here in America the race baiting Al Sharpton would be inciting riots because of the black face. *lol* ~:)

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    1. sweetbriardreams18 June 2015 at 08:20

      They would wouldn't they! No, this is centuries old tradition, and after reading a bit more about it, it seems to be to disguise the old farm workers who may entertain for food for the family, this way they would not be recognised by the close knit communities back then. There are other theories on this link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Border_Morris, or you could go over to the http://bystargooseandhanglands.blogspot.co.uk/ where John has some videos and posts on them. xx

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  7. Country Gal 18 June 2015 at 02:21

    Interesting folk ! Lovely photo ! Thanks for sharing , Have a good day !

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  8. doodles n daydreams18 June 2015 at 02:38

    I'm the same as Gill, never heard of Molly dancers and away to google it. You might have to do us a post on them, lol

    Diana

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  9. handmade by amalia18 June 2015 at 07:17

    He seems to like his beer :-)
    Amalia
    xo

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  10. Unknown18 June 2015 at 12:21

    He looks very serious - almost frightening! Wouldn't want to meet him in a dark alley!

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  11. Cecilia18 June 2015 at 15:56

    Very interesting!

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  12. Anonymous18 June 2015 at 19:17

    Great picture. Thanks for telling use what a Molly Dancer is.

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  13. Junkchiccottage18 June 2015 at 21:07

    Such wonderful history. Love it.
    Kris

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  14. Julie's Lifestyle18 June 2015 at 22:32

    That's one scary looking guy! Very interesting!

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  15. Amanda Peters19 June 2015 at 13:11

    Great photo..
    Amanda xx

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  16. Sara - Villa Emilia19 June 2015 at 18:03

    Oh, what a fascinating photo! I too needed to google and see some videos first. You have so many interesting traditions in your country!
    Have a great weekend! xx

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  17. Alison20 June 2015 at 14:58

    What a photo, I'm off to google too now! xx

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  18. Stephanie21 June 2015 at 04:58

    What a fabulous photo, my friend! I am with everyone else and off to check out what a Molly Dancer is :) Thinking of you, sweet Chel. Hugs!

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  19. Mike@Bit About Britain26 June 2015 at 11:15

    You wouldn't, would you?!

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  20. Lynne14 July 2015 at 12:08

    Proud to have been the fiddle player for the Ouse Washes Molly Dancers. My top hat is a joy to behold, I covered it in felt embroidered flowers and it attracts a lot of attention. Mollies are SO much 'cooler' than Morris!

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