useful links
Becky Taylor
Well renowned as a solo performer and teacher, Becky is one of the few female exponents of the Uilleann or Irish Pipes in England today. Tracks from her new album have been played on BBC Radio 2 and Radio 3. More importantly, she helps thatch the Sowerby Bridge rushcart!
Bradshaw Mummers
Bradshaw Mummers are a street theatre group, performing traditional and contemporary plays based on the medieval mumming traditions of death and re-birth and the triumph of good over evil. They have been performing at Rushbearing for longer than anyone can remember.
Calderdale on the Web
An extensive site maintained by Calderdale Council, giving a great deal of information on the region.
Ryburn Three Step
Ryburn Three Step is an independent Folk Development project which organises a range of regular activities and special events. It is located in the Ryburn Valley, West Yorkshire, England.
Hebden Bridge Web
The Hebden Bridge Web tries to represent the writers, small businesses, artists, photographers, designers and other talents and concerns of the local hills and valleys. There are now hundreds of pages and we have plans for much more, so please bookmark us and come back again.
Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, West Yorkshire
Situated to the south-west of Halifax, in the heart of the Pennines, Sowerby Bridge offers some fine examples of its 18th and 19th century industrial heritage. This site contains much information about the history of the town and its industries. Also included are details of local events and popular places to eat ond drink.
Kirkburton Rapier Dancers
Kirkburton Rapier Dancers are a Huddersfield based dance team, performing in the traditional Longsword style.
The Morris Federation
The Morris Federation is an association of self-governing Morris clubs, which aims to:
- encourage and maintain interest in the practice of morris dancing by women and men of all ages;
- provide a channel of communication between member sides; and
- encourage the improvement of standards of dancing among its members.
The World-Wide Web Virtual Library: Dance
Links to many morris and sword dance sites worldwide.
Mainly Morris
Links to over 75% of morris sites on the web.
The Morrisdancing Page
Links to a variety of morris organisations worldwide.