Vancouver Morris Men @ Historic Stewart Farm, Surrey, BC, Canada Pt I
The Vancouver Morris Men present a traditional English Morris dance during Victoria Day celebrations at Historic Stewart Farm in Surrey, BC, Canada on Sunday, May 20, 2018.
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Morris dance is a form of English folk dance usually accompanied by music. It is based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of choreographed figures by a group of dancers. Implements such as sticks, swords, handkerchiefs and bells may also be wielded by the dancers. In a small number of dances for one or two men, steps are performed near and across a pair of clay tobacco pipes laid across each other on the floor.
English records dating back to 1448 with reference to morris dance are open to dispute. There is no mention of Morris dancing earlier than the late 15th century, although early records such as Bishops' Visitation Articles mention sword dancing, guising and other dancing activities as well as mumming plays. Furthermore, the earliest records invariably mention Morys in a court setting, and both men and women are mentioned as dancing, and a little later in the Lord Mayors' Processions in London. It is only later that it begins to be mentioned as something performed in the parishes. There is certainly no evidence that it is a pre-Christian ritual, as is often claimed.
In the modern day, it is commonly thought of as a uniquely English activity, although there are around 150 Morris sides (or teams) in the United States. British expatriates form a larger part of the Morris tradition in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Hong Kong. There are isolated groups in other countries, for example those in Utrecht, Netherlands, the Arctic Morris Group of Helsinki and Stockholm, as well as in Cyprus and Alsace, France.
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Vancouver Morris Men @ Historic Stewart Farm, Surrey, BC, Canada Pt II
The Vancouver Morris Men present a traditional English Morris dance during Victoria Day celebrations at Historic Stewart Farm in Surrey, BC, Canada on Sunday, May 20, 2018.
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Morris dance is a form of English folk dance usually accompanied by music. It is based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of choreographed figures by a group of dancers. Implements such as sticks, swords, handkerchiefs and bells may also be wielded by the dancers. In a small number of dances for one or two men, steps are performed near and across a pair of clay tobacco pipes laid across each other on the floor.
English records dating back to 1448 with reference to morris dance are open to dispute. There is no mention of Morris dancing earlier than the late 15th century, although early records such as Bishops' Visitation Articles mention sword dancing, guising and other dancing activities as well as mumming plays. Furthermore, the earliest records invariably mention Morys in a court setting, and both men and women are mentioned as dancing, and a little later in the Lord Mayors' Processions in London. It is only later that it begins to be mentioned as something performed in the parishes. There is certainly no evidence that it is a pre-Christian ritual, as is often claimed.
In the modern day, it is commonly thought of as a uniquely English activity, although there are around 150 Morris sides (or teams) in the United States. British expatriates form a larger part of the Morris tradition in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Hong Kong. There are isolated groups in other countries, for example those in Utrecht, Netherlands, the Arctic Morris Group of Helsinki and Stockholm, as well as in Cyprus and Alsace, France.
Victoria Day clog dance @ Historic Stewart Farm, Surrey, BC, Canada Pt I
Little Mountain Step'n Clog Dancers present a traditional clog dance during Victoria Day celebrations at Historic Stewart Farm in Surrey, BC, Canada on Sunday, May 20, 2018.
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Bluegrass music - Ryder @ Historic Stewart Farm, Surrey, Canada Part I
Local bluegrass band Ryder performs during the 2012 Pioneer Day at Historic Stewart Farm in Elgin Heritage Park in South Surrey, BC, Canada on Saturday, July 7, 2012.
Other highlights at the celebration of pioneer spirit included the grand opening of new pole barn displays, including the S/N: 35170 Advance-Rumely threshing machine built in 1929, Musical Saw performance by a soloist, a Tall Tale contest for ages 16+ years, a pioneer costume contest, heritage re-enactment of Surrey pioneer stories by the Frontier Tale Blazers troupe, carnival games, clowns, traditional games and races, a Frontier Faces Photo Booth and a tour of the famed 1894 farmhouse with a costumed guide, among others.
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13723 Crescent Road
Surrey, BC, Canada
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Honeybee Centre's beekeeping demo @ Historic Stewart Farm, Surrey, BC, Canada
A Honeybee Centre staff member presents a beekeeping demo during Victoria Day celebrations at Historic Stewart Farm in Surrey, BC, Canada on Sunday, May 20, 2018.
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2018 Victoria Day Morris dancing @ Historic Stewart Farm, Surrey, BC, Canada Pt III
Vancouver-based Tiddley Cove Morris Dancers & Musicians present a traditional English Morris dance during Victoria Day celebrations at Historic Stewart Farm in Surrey, BC, Canada on Sunday, May 20, 2018.
If you would like to know more about the Tiddley Cove Morris Dancers & Musicians or join them, call 604-762-4864 or e-mail tcmsquire@gmail.com
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Morris dance is a form of English folk dance usually accompanied by music. It is based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of choreographed figures by a group of dancers. Implements such as sticks, swords, handkerchiefs and bells may also be wielded by the dancers. In a small number of dances for one or two men, steps are performed near and across a pair of clay tobacco pipes laid across each other on the floor.
English records dating back to 1448 with reference to morris dance are open to dispute. There is no mention of Morris dancing earlier than the late 15th century, although early records such as Bishops' Visitation Articles mention sword dancing, guising and other dancing activities as well as mumming plays. Furthermore, the earliest records invariably mention Morys in a court setting, and both men and women are mentioned as dancing, and a little later in the Lord Mayors' Processions in London. It is only later that it begins to be mentioned as something performed in the parishes. There is certainly no evidence that it is a pre-Christian ritual, as is often claimed.
In the modern day, it is commonly thought of as a uniquely English activity, although there are around 150 Morris sides (or teams) in the United States. British expatriates form a larger part of the Morris tradition in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Hong Kong. There are isolated groups in other countries, for example those in Utrecht, Netherlands, the Arctic Morris Group of Helsinki and Stockholm, as well as in Cyprus and Alsace, France.
Antique farm machines @ Historic Stewart Farm, Surrey, Canada
Antique farm machines are on display at the 2012 Pioneer Day event at Historic Stewart Farm in Elgin Heritage Park in South Surrey, BC, Canada on Saturday, July 7, 2012.
The engines put on display by Valley Antique Engines included a Fairbank Morse type 'A' Headless engine (manufactured in 1918 by Fairbanks Morse & Company at Beloit, Wisconsin, USA) used for general farm and light industry work, a Hercules 'E' type hit and miss engine (made in 1919 by Hercules) used for general farm and shop use, a Fairbanks Morse throttling governor 'Z' type engine with Bosch Magneto engine (made in 1919 by Fairbanks Morse & Co.) used for pumping water and turning generators, a Worthington INGICO type 'W' engine made by Ingico Engine Works in 1915 in Wisconsin and a flat belt work type 'A' Alamo Blue engine made by Alamo Mfg. Co. in 1917, among others.
Other highlights at the celebration of pioneer spirit included the grand opening of new pole barn displays, including the S/N: 35170 Advance-Rumely threshing machine built in 1929, live music by local bluegrass band Ryder, Musical Saw performance by a soloist, a Tall Tale contest for ages 16+ years, a pioneer costume contest, heritage re-enactment of Surrey pioneer stories by the Frontier Tale Blazers troupe, carnival games, clowns, traditional games and races, a Frontier Faces Photo Booth and a tour of the famed 1894 farmhouse with a costumed guide, among others.
Address:
Historic Stewart Farm
13723 Crescent Road
Surrey, BC, Canada
Victoria Day clog dance @ Historic Stewart Farm, Surrey, BC, Canada Pt III
Little Mountain Step'n Clog Dancers present a traditional clog dance during Victoria Day celebrations at Historic Stewart Farm in Surrey, BC, Canada on Sunday, May 20, 2018.
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Victoria Day highland dance @ Historic Stewart Farm, Surrey, BC, Canada Pt I
Brigadoon Highland Dancers present a traditional highland dance during Victoria Day celebrations at Historic Stewart Farm in Surrey, BC, Canada on Sunday, May 20, 2018.
Victoria Day clog dance @ Historic Stewart Farm, Surrey, BC, Canada Pt II
Little Mountain Step'n Clog Dancers present a traditional clog dance during Victoria Day celebrations at Historic Stewart Farm in Surrey, BC, Canada on Sunday, May 20, 2018.
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Saltire Scottish Country Dancers @ Historic Stewart Farm, Surrey, BC, Canada Pt I
Saltire Scottish Country Dancers present a traditional Scottish dance during Victoria Day celebrations at Historic Stewart Farm in Surrey, BC, Canada on Sunday, May 20, 2018.
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Victoria Day clog dance @ Historic Stewart Farm, Surrey, BC, Canada Pt IV
Little Mountain Step'n Clog Dancers present a traditional clog dance during Victoria Day celebrations at Historic Stewart Farm in Surrey, BC, Canada on Sunday, May 20, 2018.
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2018 Victoria Day Morris dancing @ Historic Stewart Farm, Surrey, BC, Canada Pt IV
Vancouver-based Tiddley Cove Morris Dancers & Musicians present a traditional English Morris dance during Victoria Day celebrations at Historic Stewart Farm in Surrey, BC, Canada on Sunday, May 20, 2018.
If you would like to know more about the Tiddley Cove Morris Dancers & Musicians or join them, call 604-762-4864 or e-mail tcmsquire@gmail.com
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Morris dance is a form of English folk dance usually accompanied by music. It is based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of choreographed figures by a group of dancers. Implements such as sticks, swords, handkerchiefs and bells may also be wielded by the dancers. In a small number of dances for one or two men, steps are performed near and across a pair of clay tobacco pipes laid across each other on the floor.
English records dating back to 1448 with reference to morris dance are open to dispute. There is no mention of Morris dancing earlier than the late 15th century, although early records such as Bishops' Visitation Articles mention sword dancing, guising and other dancing activities as well as mumming plays. Furthermore, the earliest records invariably mention Morys in a court setting, and both men and women are mentioned as dancing, and a little later in the Lord Mayors' Processions in London. It is only later that it begins to be mentioned as something performed in the parishes. There is certainly no evidence that it is a pre-Christian ritual, as is often claimed.
In the modern day, it is commonly thought of as a uniquely English activity, although there are around 150 Morris sides (or teams) in the United States. British expatriates form a larger part of the Morris tradition in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Hong Kong. There are isolated groups in other countries, for example those in Utrecht, Netherlands, the Arctic Morris Group of Helsinki and Stockholm, as well as in Cyprus and Alsace, France.
Victoria Day highland dance @ Historic Stewart Farm, Surrey, BC, Canada Pt II
Brigadoon Highland Dancers present a traditional highland dance during Victoria Day celebrations at Historic Stewart Farm in Surrey, BC, Canada on Sunday, May 20, 2018.
Victoria Day highland dance @ Historic Stewart Farm, Surrey, BC, Canada Pt III
Brigadoon Highland Dancers present a traditional highland dance during Victoria Day celebrations at Historic Stewart Farm in Surrey, BC, Canada on Sunday, May 20, 2018.
Victoria Day highland dance @ Historic Stewart Farm, Surrey, BC, Canada Pt IV
Brigadoon Highland Dancers present a traditional highland dance during Victoria Day celebrations at Historic Stewart Farm in Surrey, BC, Canada on Sunday, May 20, 2018.
The Vancouver Paranormal Society investigates Surrey's Old Stewart Farm
The Now speaks with The Vancouver Paranormal Society about their investigation into any paranormal activity at one of Surrey's most historical sites.
2018 Victoria Day Morris dancing @ Historic Stewart Farm, Surrey, BC, Canada Pt I
Vancouver-based Tiddley Cove Morris Dancers & Musicians present a traditional English Morris dance during Victoria Day celebrations at Historic Stewart Farm in Surrey, BC, Canada on Sunday, May 20, 2018.
If you would like to know more about the Tiddley Cove Morris Dancers & Musicians or join them, call 604-762-4864 or e-mail tcmsquire@gmail.com
Official Website:
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Morris dance is a form of English folk dance usually accompanied by music. It is based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of choreographed figures by a group of dancers. Implements such as sticks, swords, handkerchiefs and bells may also be wielded by the dancers. In a small number of dances for one or two men, steps are performed near and across a pair of clay tobacco pipes laid across each other on the floor.
English records dating back to 1448 with reference to morris dance are open to dispute. There is no mention of Morris dancing earlier than the late 15th century, although early records such as Bishops' Visitation Articles mention sword dancing, guising and other dancing activities as well as mumming plays. Furthermore, the earliest records invariably mention Morys in a court setting, and both men and women are mentioned as dancing, and a little later in the Lord Mayors' Processions in London. It is only later that it begins to be mentioned as something performed in the parishes. There is certainly no evidence that it is a pre-Christian ritual, as is often claimed.
In the modern day, it is commonly thought of as a uniquely English activity, although there are around 150 Morris sides (or teams) in the United States. British expatriates form a larger part of the Morris tradition in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Hong Kong. There are isolated groups in other countries, for example those in Utrecht, Netherlands, the Arctic Morris Group of Helsinki and Stockholm, as well as in Cyprus and Alsace, France.
A Merry Christmas from Historic Stewart Farm