THE MORRIS SHOP April 2008
The Morris Shop can be seen at all Morris Ring meetings and other various events
up and down the country. Why not get in touch to find out exactly where and when.
Contact details at foot of this page.
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Morris Ring T-Shirts. Buy NOW!
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For Morris Ring Sales Contact Steve Adamson, Morris Ring Treasurer Tel: +44 (0) 1274 773830 or e-mail: For a printable version of the sales list Download the Shop List. To read this document you will need the Adobe Format (PDF) Reader. |
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Morris Ring Publications Not from Steve, you must enquire about these sales via the Harry Stevenson: Details Here |
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QUALITY TANKARDS1 pint and 1 ½ pint heavy gauge pewter tankards. All our tankards are manufactured by Carl Longshaw of Birmingham and are exclusive to the Morris Ring. |
1 pint
Heavy gauge, glass based, pewter 1 pint tankard. Brass lid, handle & rim base.
Ornate and elegant lidded tankard.
This tankard demonstrates the superb crafts-manship of Carl Longshaw of Birmingham.
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1 ½ pint
When one pint is not enough! 1½ pint. New (2006) design
(with an improved handle),
heavy gauge pewter tankard with solid base.The beauty of this tankard is in the
simplicity of the design by Carl Longshaw of Birmingham.
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(Retails £55.00) Morris Shop price £38.00 |
(Retails £60.00) Morris Shop £45.00 |
SOCKS: Long white and cotton richSize 6-11. One size fits all. Excellent quality.£6.00 a pair POST CARDS: 25P EACH
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T-Shirt: 'TRUST ME (I'm a Morris Dancer)Available in any colour, as long as it is black with white lettering. Sizes: XL, L, M & S. We are very pleased to announce that these T-Shirts are proving very popular at only:£8.00 each. - Go on, have a look !! White Cotton Hankies21.5 inch square. Excellent quality.£2.00 each Neckerchiefs21 1/2 Square, red with white spots£2.00 each |
BELLS (BRASSED ONLY) |
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| Small | 7/8" | per 100 |
£33.00
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| Small(ish) | 1" | per 100 |
£37.00
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| Medium | 1 & 1/8" (Nickel plated only) | per 100 |
£42.00
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| Large | 1 & 1/4" | per 100 |
£55.00
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BELL PADSWith chrome buckle, made from good quality leather, and available to order. All purchases can be hard stamped with numbers or initials for personal identification. Most colours can be supplied at the same price. We also make leather belts up to 60" waist size.Arnold Enterprises, c/o Mr Jeff Arnold, PO Box 1774, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5SG. Tel 01543 686600 |
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KRESS BELL PADS AND DRUMSThe Morris Shop does not sell drums/bodhrans, so why not contact Gerhard Kress. {Gerhard also provides bell pads to various designs and sizes}. Tel/Fax: 44 (0) 1443 49 1166Web: http://www.gurtmint.co.uk |
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MALLY MALLINSON'S MUSIC STORE BOOKS AND CDs |
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The D/G Melodeon Absolute Beginners 48 popular Morris tunes with chords.
Book: £8.95 CD: £11.99 Mally's Cotswold Morris Book Vol 1 52 core Morris tunes with chords.Book: £8.95 CD: £11.99 Mally's Cotswold Morris Book Vol 2 67 core Morris tunes with chordsBook: £8.95 CD: £11.99 Mally's North West Morris Book 57 Traditional Morris tunes with chordsBook: £8.95 CD: £11.99 Mally's Easy Peasy Tunes Book 101 tunes for beginner & novicesBook: £8.95 CD: £11.99 |
English Pub Session Tunes 101 Core repertoire for English pub sessions
Book: £8.95 CD: £11.99 English Country Dance Tunes 101 Core repertoire for English pub sessionsBook: £8.95 CD: £11.99 Popular English Session Tunes 101 Core repertoire for English pub sessionsBook: £8.95 CD: £11.99 Nick Barbers English Choice 96 tunes with chords, for all melody instrumentsBook only: £11.95 John Kirkpatrick's English Choice 101 tunes with chords, for all melody instrumentsBook only: £12.96 |
CDROMs & DVDs |
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| Morris Teaching Materials: For DVD's to see Morris dances, see Morris Dance Videos | |
RAPPER SWORD INSTRUCTIONAL 2006 (DVD & BOOKLET)This superb Rapper Sword Instructional was hosted by Stafford Morris Men, 18th March 2006. All attendees were put through their paces and expertly tutored by members of Stockton Morris Men. This delightful instructional aide demonstrates figures from Newbiggin, Earlsdon, North Warbottle, Stockton, High Spen & Winaton.The tunes used are: Irish Washerwoman, Tenpenny Bit, Blackthorn Stick, Laid OCockpen, Irish Whiskey, Cock Othe North, Haste to the Wedding & Paddy ORafferty. All of the above has been long overdue. Congratulations to all parties involved. £12.50 CDROM MORRIS DANCING IN THE ENGLISH SOUTH MIDLANDS 1600-1900Much more than the two books! This CDROM features a great majority of Keith Chandlers Published works on the Morris 1981-2001CONTENTS: A) Ribbons, Bells & Squeaking Fiddles (Complete book) B )A Chronological Gazetteer. (Complete book) C) Morris dancing in the Forest of Dean.(First Public) D) Bampton, 150 yrs of fiddle playing & Dancing. E) Francis Shergold, Morris dancer, singer & musician F) 19th Cent Musicians No 1: James Longshaw G) 19th Cent Musicians No 2 & 3: Eddie & Richard Butler H) 19th Cent Musicians No 4: John Potter I) William 'Old Mettle' Castle J) Eight shorter articles K) About the Author £14.00 |
DVD: THIS IS MORRIS DANCING
Concentrating on the Winster Morris team, this film examines the history
and traditions of the distinctive form of morris dancing found in Derbyshire.
The history of the teams is traced back to the early nineteenth century, with
press cuttings, photographs and old film clips. The background to the village,
and an account of the re-formation of the team in 1977 is given. There are
shorter sequences showing the place of dancing in the Castleton Garland
ceremony and the Tideswell Wakes torchlight procession. The second part of the film includes complete coverage of all the dances as at Wakes Saturday 1981 though other dances have been added to the repertoire s ince and includes general footage of the Wakes day celebrations. This film was originally shot in 16mm format prior to being transferred to DVD. £11.00 DVD: THE DERBY TUP "The Derby Tup" is a Christmas Mumming play that, although it has long since died out in Derby itself, still occurs in the North Derbyshire area. It is usually performed by children in the 12-16 age range, visiting pubs in their locality in the weeks before Christmas and New Year. This film shows a version of the play from Ridgeway, Derbyshire, and was filmed in the winters of 1971 and 1972; it includes background to the locality as well as a complete version of the play, and footage of the team performing in several pubs."A well-produced and sympathetic description of a little-known and fascinating custom." Bill Leader "'Derby Tup' is one of the most important films in the field of English folk custom. Genuine, scholarly, and a sensitive product of the film-makers craft, it deserves to be widely seen and appreciated. Prof S.F. Sanderson £11.00 |
MUSIC CDs |
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THE MOTHER OF ALL MORRIS
There are average morris CDs and good Morris CDs. Very few reach
the aspiring ranks of the iconic Morris CD. This is most defiantly
a recording in that latter category. Superb musicianship demonstrated
by some of the best: The Morris On Band, Eliza Carthy, Jim Moray Trio,
Show of Hands, Jim Causley, John Kirkpatrick & Chris Parkinson, The Gloworms,
Chris Leslie, Ken Nichol, Saul Rose, Ruth Angell, The Ric Sanders Group
and the Minehead Sailors Horse Crew ... phew !!
£13.00 (p&p + £1) DANCING DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN Some genuine Albion Dance Band classics here totally 28 tracks. This is a double CD of great vintage folk-rock dance music from both stage and studio. The artists are: Ashley Hutchings, Michael Gregory, Dave Mattacks, Simon Nicol, Jean-Pierre Rasle, Dave Whetstone, Phil Pickett, John Rodd, and John Sothcott.Disc 1: Live at the Royal Festival Hall 1976, 15 trks, 40:43mins. Disc 2:Albion studio recordings 1983, 13 trks, 39:34mins. £13.00 (p&p + £1) A TOUCH OF MORRIS A goodly compilation of some of the best recent recordings by the morris worlds 'Great & Good' namely: Chris Leslie, Fairport Convention, Great/Grandson of Morris On, Morris On Band, Ashley Hutchings, Albion Dance Band. There will be a prize for the first person to identify the Morris side depicted here. 17 tracks over 57:08mins£9.00 (p&p + £1) FIVE MORE MEN 23 Tracks performed by Jockey Morrismen (formed 1949) of Birmingham. An excellent selection of Morris tunes songs recorded in the performers natural environment 'The Lamp Tavern'.£10.00 (p&p + £1) SOARING ENCHANTED 18 tracks (60 mins) by Alan Whitbread, dancer and musician for Shakespeare Morris Men, Tarka MM, Chameleonic MM and Original Welsh Borders MM. "Soaring Enchanted" is a phrase in the song "Lark in the Clear Air". While it is not Morris orientated, the tracks consist mostly of traditional English songs. Some are with a chorus backing, some have accompaniment by Alan on his English concertina. Others are solo unaccompanied songs and a couple of tracks are of haunting tunes on solo concertina, one of which is the "Abbots Bromley Horn Dance".£12.00 (p&p + £1) BEER AND BLACK PUDDING by Dave Young & Dave BordeweyThe two Daves first met in a pub session and started playing as a duo in 2004. Although both have been on the folk circuit for more years than they would care to admit, Dave Youngs roots lie with Cup Hill Morris. £12.00 THREE SHEETS TO THE WIND By Black Pig Border Morris Following the immense success of its predecessor ROLL OUT A FERRET FOR JESUS the obvious has now happened. I have a personal leaning towards the mould breakers amongst us. Words like Different, Off the Wall and Fresh Air, come to mind. This is not your bog-standard Morris CD and … I like it. Nineteen tracks that include traditional folk/Morris tunes, burlesque, classical, irreverences, soundscapes and techno!!£10.00 BEDLAM by Geoff Jerram . This is Geoff Jerram's much awaited solo CD and features 19 tracks from this long established Hampshire singer, who has been active on the local folk and Morris dancing scene since the 1960s. Geoff is a sensitive performer and he brings out the best in the songs whether singing unaccompanied, or with his subtle accompaniment on guitar and English concertina.Although some of his songs are from an earlier period, Geoff has made a particular study of the songs collected by Gardiner in Hampshire and the Hammonds in Dorset, between 1905-1909, and includes several in his repertoire. £12.00 LOST MORRISTunes from the Cotswold Morris Traditions With a few exceptions, the 'Lost Morris' tunes on this CD can be found in Sharp's manuscripts (Vaughan Williams Memorial Library, Cecil Sharp House). They come from the counties of Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, and Oxfordshire, from locations such as Stow-on-the-Wold, Shipston-on-Stour, Lower Swell, Clifford's Mesne, Filkins, and Brill. A few are subtly different versions of well-known morris tunes such as 'Constant Billy' and 'Maid of the Mill', but many are tunes that don't turn up in other traditions. £11.00 TIME TO BURNWhite Rose Morris Men Songs, tunes and stories in celebration of their 50th year. £7.50 THE TREES SCARCE GREENSteve Jordon with our own Geoff Jerram and others. £12.00 SOUNDCHECKby Mike Nicholson. This long awaited second album is now here. Mike's unique style and tone continues to flourish. £12.00 THE JIGS INSTRUCTIONAL 1994Transferred to CD at last. This has been produced at the request of those attending the annual Morris Jigs Instructional at Sutton Bonnington, hosted by Dolphin Morris Men. £8.00 DANCING DAYSby Chris Leslie. A Celebration of Music from the Morris Tradition in the glorious company of Gerry Conway, Ashley Hutchings, Simon Nicol, Dave Pegg, Ric Sanders, Mat Green & Mikey Radford. £13.00 MORRIS MINOR. ANON & ON & ON & ON21 tracks of traditional unaccompanied folk songs by Bob Cross & Paul Wilson of Chalice Morrismen. £8.50 SIMON CARE: THE BOX SETCreated to celebrate 30 years of incredible melodeon playing. Featuring the many bands Simon has played with over the years. 16 tracks with many interesting arrangements £12.00 SILVER JUBILEEJubilee Morrismen are the only side in South Africa to maintain the ancient English practise of Morris Dance. They are based in Gauteng Province, Pretoria. Their main traditions are Bledington, Adderbury, Fieldtown and Lichfield. It comes as no surprise to learn that their annual dancing out season is 12 months in duration. £12.00 BORDER MORRIS TUNESAt long last the Silurian Morrismen's audio cassette has been transferred to CD format (by popular request). 15 tracks of border Morris tunes in that unique Silurian style. £8.00 VINCENT STREETby Sydney Morris Men The latest offering from the Wheeze & Suck Band £10.00 HIC EST WADARDMorris Songs and Tunes performed by Wadard Morris Men £9.00 MORRIS OPEN are a trio in Düsseldorf , Germany. They only perform traditional British folk songs and Morris tunes. They are:Clause von Weiß, Vocals, Guitar, Mandola, Mouth Organ. Ulrike von Weiß, Vocals, Synthesizer, Bells. Matthais Höhn, Vocals, Bagpipes, Concertina, Recorder, Rackett, Mandolin. TRACKS - Live recording at their concert in Bonn 1999 LIGHTS ON - Live recording at their concert in Bonn 1997 RAKES & REVELATIONS - Studio recording 1993 SEASONS - Studio recording 2003 TOMORROW'S TRADITION - Live recording Düsseldorf 2006 £12.00 Each MORRIS ON ~ THE ROADAshley Hutchings & various artists Morris On the Road is the live touring show of the combined Morris On series Morris On to Great Grandson of Morris On. It was recorded at such festivals as Cropredy (35,000 people) and Sidmouth (68,000 people) and has received rave reviews. Featuring: Ashley Hutchings (Fairport Convention/Steeleye Span/Albion Band), Ken Nichol (Albion Band/Steeleye Span/Al Stewart) and Simon Care (Albion Band/Tickled Pink/E2K). £13.50 AN ALBION CHRISTMASA seasonal offering from the Albion Christmas Band featuring Kellie While, Simon Nicol, Ashley Hutchins & Simon Care £13.00 THE HISTORY OF CRY HAVOCVol 1 of a 5-disc set released throughout 2001-02. 'Cry Havoc' are a mixed morris side from Botley, Oxford. The first volume is all Cotswold morris tunes. £10.00 |
LARK RISE TO CANDLEFORD: THE ALBION BAND
was originally released in 1980 on vinyl and had a very brief short release
on CD in 1991. Since then it has become one of those traditionally British
gems hidden away in the closet of time. UNTIL NOW. From Keith Dewhurst,
a National Theatre adaptation of Flora Thompsons classic trilogy of hamlet
life in the 1880s and early 1900s, this album has become a much sort after item.
Featuring a whos who of stars of the folk world including Martin Carthy,
Shirley Collins, John Kirkpatrick, John Tams and Martin Simpson, to name but
just a few. The books, already established as the masterpiece of a lost way of
life, and an unforgettable impression of the transitional state between the old,
stable, work-pleasure England and the modern world. The Music has a deliberate
period flavour, with many traditional melodies and saw its first appearance at
the National Theatre in 1978.
£12.00 FLASH LADS The Wheeze & Suck Band are a five piece group featuring guitars, mandolins, fiddle, melodeon, percussion and vocals, performing an exciting mix traditional, contemporary, and original roots music. These costumed mad hatters sing rousing songs and soulful ballads in exquisite four part harmony and play high energy instrumental dance tunes.£12.00 JOHN KIRKPATRICK'S 'PLAIN CAPERS' At long last! And long overdue it is to! John Kirkpatrick's definitive Morris album from the mid '70s. The term 'Iconic Morris' is an understatement. Plain Capers evolved as a direct result of the earlier Morris On back in 1972. This CD includes 16 tracks plus video track from Jon Cousins film on the story of the Plain Capers LP. Also includes a comprehensive 20 page booklet. Nostalgia is not only a thing of the past.£11.00 COBBLED TOGETHER A miscellany of songs, dance and music from Northamptonshire. Produced by Simon Care and Moulton Morris Men. Fourteen tracks of superb musicianship and interesting arrangements. A must for CD library.£10.00 LISTEN TO THE BANDIf there is such a thing as pro-active achieving this is it. The variable quality of these records does nothing but enhance the experience. From the days before ipods/MP3s and not a melodeon, concertina or bell pad to be heard. £14.00 THE MAGIC OF MORRIS (I) by various artists, the BEST compilation of both old and new Morris music! Double CD demonstrates the variation of Cotswold Morris, Welsh Border Morris and Rapper as well as the individual artistry of both Fr Ken Loveless MBE and William Kimber. See the review in "The Living Tradition"
Also featured is Jake Walker’s magical playing of the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance as
performed by Thaxted Morris Men.
"Proof that the Celts of these islands don't necessarily have all the best tunes. The Morris Ring
are to be commended for putting this together and have clearly evolved since I was dancing - they'd never
have allowed a mixed side anywhere near one of their occasions back then." Nick Beale, fROOTS, No 270,
Dec 2005 Thanks Nick!£15.00 MAGIC OF MORRIS II 2 CDs, 42 tracks As a result of the enormous success of its predecessor, the inevitable has happened – 'Volume 2'. Produced by Talking Elephant Records and compiled by Steve Adamson, Gordon Newton & Terry Pearson. This collaboration has succeeded in producing and even wider spectrum of Morris music featuring: Crucible, The Witchmen, Roger Venables, Sidmouth Steppers, Richard Shillitto & Kevin Frost, Motley Morris, Jim Caterall, Ravensbourne Morris Men, Loose Knit Band, Cecil Sharp Centenary Collective, Tap Roots, Mendip Morris Men, Loose Women, Heckety, Morris On Band, Brian Holeman, Mortimers Morris, The Fabulous Fezheads, 'Lost Morris', Ripley Morris Men, Mortimers Morris, Silurian Border Morris.£15.00 CD (Enhanced) THE MUSIC OF WILL KIMBERSuperb package including a 64 page booklet with additional sleeve notes. For the computer buff, you can also browse the disk and view archive film footage and pictures. This is a real boys toy piece of kit. It is also rather pleasant to appreciate the 32 tracks from The Master (W.K.) , also John Kirkpatrick, John Graham and the Headington Morris Men. {See also the new EFDSS book on Kimber} £14.00 AS I CYCLED OUT ON A MAY MORNINGA Cecil Sharp Centenary Collective. The latest by Simon Care, Ashley Hutchings, Emily Slade and Roger Wilson. This is a delightful ‘must’ for your collection. £13.00 THE MALVERN HILLSAnother CD from Pete Grassby (the melodeon man) of the Aardvark Ceilidh Band. 17 excellent tracks featuring many guests. £10.00 FURZE CATby Hekety. Although they are principally a dance band, they always manage to incorporate a track or two just to prove that the Morris is still with them. Inspirational musicianship. £13.00 CHANGELING'Changeling' performed by 'Crucible' who are Jess Arrowsmith, Helena Reynolds, Richard Arrowsmith & Gavin Davenport. All four members of Crucible also play with other bands; Richard, Jess & Gavin with Heckety and Helena with Jabadaw. All dance with various Morris Sides. This is musicianship at its best and some wonderful arrangements. £13.00 DARK DECEMBER'RAMSKYTE' are a four-part harmony group with Victory Morrismen. Pete Luscombe, John Bartlett, Brian Ingham & John Thornton. 20 seasonal traditional songs at their vocal best. £12.00 HOLLER & SHOUTAlso from 'RAMSKYTE', another four-part harmony extravaganza 22 tracks of traditional and other folk songs. £12.00 FLICKERING LIGHT'RAMSKYTE', even more of the best £12.00 MORRIS ON - CD Trilogy +1Now in stock in the Morris Shop, so now is the time to melt that cylinder, convert that old LP into a plant pot, etc Morris On: released again by popular demand. Ashley Hutchings, John Kirkpatrick and other including our own Bert Cleaver Son of Morris On Grandson of Morris On Great-Grandson of Morris On
£12.00 each
John Kirkpatrick & Ashley Hutchings plus many others. Another masterpiece reproduced on CD. The stereo & sound qualities are excellent. 16 tracks. £13.00 STONE BY STONEMike Nicholson is a Hartley Morrisman (Hon) and possibly one of the finest singers of traditional folk songs. 14 wonderful melodic tracks. £12.00 WHERE THE PAVEMENT ENDSBy Moulton Morris Men 19 Tracks of traditional Morris songs and tunes. £10.00 SCANNEDMusic for lungs and bellows Will Duke (anglo-concertinas) and Dan Quinn on melodeon. 17 tracks of inspiring songs & music. £12.00 THE WHEEZE & SUCK BAND'Traditional Gaffiti' Also known as Sydney Morrismen. Tunes & songs by six ex-pats. Some right belting songs (cobber!) 15 tracks - 61 min £12.00 AS LUCK WILL HAVE ITA musical hour in the company of the Mendip Morris Men £10.00 THE ROVING FIDDLERGeoff Halford and Leicester Morris Men performing 22 tracks of Morris Songs and music. £11.00 THE PLEASURES OF THE TOWNTHE AARDVARK CEILIDH BAND AT IT'S BEST £12.00 |
The Contact For Morris Ring Sales Is Our Treasure(r)
ALL ABOVE GOODS ARE PLUS POST & PACKAGING
Before sending your cash with order, please contact Steve Adamson first to confirm stock availability and postage cost. Please make all cheques payable to: 'THE MORRIS SHOP'
Steve Adamson BFB, 12, Flockton Road, East Bowling, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 7RH, UKTel: +44 (0) 1274 773 830; E-mail:
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