Morris dancing, one of the more peculiar of the English folk customs, has been greatly misunderstood. In The History of Morris Dancing, 1458-1750 John Forrest a

This book traces the history of morris dancing in England, from its introduction in the 15th century, through the contention of the Reformation and Civil War, w

The idea that morris dancing captures the essence of ancient Englishness, inherently carefree and merry, has been present for over four hundred years. The Ancie