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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 Goathland, 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
022214/5
Holland
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Goathland
North Yorkshire
England
Media ID 21667312
© Mirrorpix
Celebrate Customs Dance North Yorkshire Plough Scarborough Swords Traditional Goathland North York Moors
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This print captures the Goathland Plough Yorkshire County dance team in the midst of an ancient ceremony. With great pride and reverence, they perform their traditional dances before every house in the charming village of Goathland, Yorks. The Goathland Plough Stots represent a rare example of a once widespread rural tradition that honored the significance of the plough. Through mesmerizing sword dancing, enchanting music, and lively folk plays, these men pay homage to their agricultural roots and celebrate their heritage. Similar customs were observed in other parts of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, and Northumberland under different names such as Plough Boys, Bullock Lads, Ploo Jags (plough Jacks), or Fond or Fool Plough. These traditions served as reminders of the vital role played by agriculture in sustaining communities. Taken in January 1950 against the picturesque backdrop of North York Moors and Scarborough's scenic beauty, this photograph transports us back to a time when age-old customs thrived amidst changing times. The men don traditional clothing that reflects their deep connection with history and culture. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints for future generations to appreciate and admire, this image encapsulates not only a moment frozen in time but also serves as a testament to the enduring power of tradition and community spirit found within England's rich tapestry.
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