Welcome to the web pages of Eynsham Morris
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Eynsham Morris have a proud tradition stretching back to the nineteenth century and probably beyond. We have some of the most exciting and flamboyant dances in the morris tradition, and a dancing style to match. We try to live up to Cecil Sharp's description from 1908 (above).
From the menu bar on the left you can find out where we're dancing, read about our long history, look at pictures and videos, and learn a bit about the dances. You can also find out about our home town, Eynsham. Contact us to find out more, to invite us to dance for you, or to join us.
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We are sorry to announce that Keith Green, the first Foreman of Eynsham Morris when we got back together again in 1979, died at the age of 72 on 15 January 2013 after a long and debilitating illness. Our condolences go to Tricia, Annie and Ian and all the family. Keith would light up any gathering with the lilt in his voice and the twinkle in his eye, and his repertoire of songs sung in his Oxfordshire accent as befits a true native and stalwart of Eynsham. Without him Eynsham Morris would not be here now. Thanks Keith. |
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 Feathers Russell, painted by
William Nicholson, ca. 1901 |
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We have a Facebook page!
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with our activities!
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January 22, 2013
New videos
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We have a few new videos from the 2012 Boxing Day dancing courtesy of Andy Goss. check them out! |
March 20, 2012
Folk evening not to be missed!
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Don't miss out on our Folk Evening in aid of Helen and Douglas House this Saturday 24 March 7:15 for 8 at the VILLAGE HALL- tickets £8.50 from Evenlode DIY/White Hart!
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March 2, 2012
Dancing 2012
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| The programme has been updated!
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November 25, 2011
Winter activity
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| Don't forget our December activity: 14 December at Farmoor WI, carols in the White Hart on 20 December and the traditional Boxing Day dancing on ... Boxing Day
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September 8, 2011
Weekend of dance
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| Follow us on Saturday to Witney (10:30 ish) - Oxford - Marston (Vicky Arms at lunchtime) and Witney and on Sunday round Eynsham from 11:00
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September 3, 2011
Walliams v Eynsham
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| We're dancing at Bablockhythe 5-7 on 5 September as David Walliams swims past - we may even end up on The One Show...
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May 30, 2011
Move over HQ!
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Apologies to Dave and the guys at Quarry but we couldn' resist this from Linda Proud's 'Writing Historical Fiction' page, describing May Day at Aristotle Lane:
We had two Morris troupes this morning. Headington Quarry – staid, elderly and very dull – and Eynsham. Eynsham Morris rocks! Three squeeze boxes, two drums and a tambourine, and a troupe including four lads, they took us back beyond Cecil Sharpe to some genuinely boisterous peasant dancing
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May 30, 2011
More photos
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There's a nice set of photos by Jane Tomlinson on her blog from our dancing in The Square on May Bank Holiday
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May 7, 2011
Facebook photos
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| Lots of new season photos in our Facebook album!
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April 18, 2011
Royal wedding update
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| The programme page has been updated with more of what we are doing on 29 April
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March 24, 2011
2011 programme now available!
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| The 2011 programme is now online! Still a few things to nail down but there's a reasonable chance of seeing us somewhere near the places indciated at somtime after the advertised time...
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February 6, 2011
Photos added
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| We've added some photos from Brighton and Boxing Day 2008 and Carnival 2010 to the site - enjoy!
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January 24, 2011
Facebook
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| We now have a Facebook page (thanks Euan!) Follow the link on the right to find it. We'll keep you updated with what's going on... and/or click on the thumbs up to show your support!
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January 1, 2011
Eynsham Gods?!
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| Local artist Lorna Marrison has started a new series of morris dancer paintings on the theme "The Morris Angel and the Seven Deadly Sins". As she puts it in her blog, " The sins will be played by Armaleggan Morris who with their decorated faces will allow scope for depicting the sins and the angel will be from the Eynsham Morris". Nuff said!
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