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Goathland Plough Yorkshire County dance team performing ancient ceremony of dancing
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Goathland Plough Yorkshire County dance team performing ancient ceremony of dancing
Goathland Plough Yorkshire County dance team performing ancient ceremony of dancing before every house in village of Goatland, Yorks.
The Goathland Plough Stots are a rare example of a once widespread rural tradition that acknowledged the importance of the plough and celebrated it with sword dancing, music and folk plays. Similar traditions are known to have existed in other parts of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire and Northumberland, where they were known as the Plough Boys, Bullock Lads, Ploo Jags (plough Jacks) and the Fond or Fool Plough.
January 1950
022214/4
Holland
WATFORD
Mirrorpix
Goathland
North Yorkshire
England
Media ID 21250461
© Mirrorpix
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This print captures the Goathland Plough Yorkshire County dance team in the midst of an ancient ceremony. With their swords raised high, these men are performing a traditional dance before every house in the village of Goatland, Yorks. The Goathland Plough Stots represent a rare example of a once widespread rural tradition that paid homage to the plough's significance. Through sword dancing, music, and folk plays, they celebrated this essential agricultural tool. Similar customs were observed in other regions such as Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, and Northumberland under various names like Plough Boys, Bullock Lads, Ploo Jags (plough Jacks), or Fond or Fool Plough. Dating back to January 1950 when this photograph was taken by Holland for Memory Lane Prints (022214/4), it offers us a glimpse into an era where age-old traditions thrived amidst changing times. The image showcases not only the skillful movements of these dancers but also highlights their dedication to preserving cultural heritage. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time from the 1950s, let us appreciate the rich tapestry of customs and traditions that have shaped our communities throughout history. This photo serves as a reminder that even today there is value in honoring our roots and celebrating timeless rituals that connect us with our past.
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