When Punch met Merry
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A performance by the Headington Quarry Morris Dancers on December 26, 1899 is significant because they and their chief musician William Kimber caught the attention of Cecil Sharp. Sharp went on to collect and document the music, dances and costumes of Morris Dancers, keeping the tradition alive for posterity.
Publication Name: Folk Music Journal
Subject: Music
ISSN: 0531-9684
Year: 1999
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'The Old English Morris Dance': theatrical morris 1801-1880
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Merrie England morris developed in the early nineteenth century in a theatrical setting as opposed to street performances. They were performed in the theatre or circus as part of a play, ballet or opera, they were repeated several time and they were often performed simultaneously in various locations.
Publication Name: Folk Music Journal
Subject: Music
ISSN: 0531-9684
Year: 1997
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'The Old English Morris Dance': theatrical Morris 1801-1880
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This article presents a report of theatrical morris from 1801-1880, a chronological survey of various image changes, and an exploration of morris dance relationship to other contexts.
Publication Name: Folk Music Journal
Subject: Music
ISSN: 0531-9684
Year: 1997
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