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

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

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

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

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  7. 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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  8. He seems to like his beer :-)
    Amalia
    xo

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

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

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  11. Such wonderful history. Love it.
    Kris

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  12. That's one scary looking guy! Very interesting!

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

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  15. 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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  16. 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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