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  Kemps Nine Daies Wonder http://www.uoregon.edu/~rbear/kemp.html
Historical account of Will Kemp's marathon jig from London to Norwich.
  Jeff Bigler's list of morris sides' websites http://www.mit.edu:8001/people/jcb/morris-teams.html
A list of morris and sword groups around the world, with information on the gender and style of dance as well as contact details. Note this site has not been updated for a couple of years, although much of the information is still current.
  Icons of England http://www.icons.org.uk/theicons/collection/morris-dancing
Morris dancing has been recognised by the British Government as an 'icon of England'. This site has a brief description of morris dancing and provides the opportunity to comment and vote on its iconic status.
  The Morris Ring http://www.themorrisring.org/
The national association of men's Morris and Sword Dance clubs. Details of membership, events and links to member sides.
  Mainly Morris Dancing http://www.mainlymorrisdancing.org.uk
A list of links to all known Morris sides and related websites.
  Recently Traditional Fictional Morris http://www.mit.edu/~jcb/AntiMorris/
Contact details, photographs and event list of this side from Boston, Massachusetts. Description of the 'Anti-Morris' based upon writings of Terry Pratchett.
  Open Morris http://www.open-morris.org/
One of the three umbrella organisations for morris sides.
  Shave The Donkey http://www.thedonkey.org/
The online newspaper for the Capering Classes. News about Morris and related folk activities.
  Hastings Jack in the Green Festival http://www.hastingsjack.co.uk/
Occurs every May over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend. Features Folk Music, Ceilidhs, Morris Dancers, Giants, and the Jack in the Green.
  The Morris Federation http://www.morrisfed.org/mf/home.html
One of the three umbrella organisations for morris sides in the UK. Site contains contact details, member directory and details of events organised by the federations.
  San Francisco Bay Area Morris teams http://www.ucolick.org/~sla/morris/ba.html
One of the first local directories of Morris Dance teams and their specialities.
  Side Finder http://www.morrisdancing.org/finder/sfcgi.html
Find contact details for all sides in a specific area by clicking on a map of the UK.
  Old Mettle http://www.mustrad.org.uk/articles/mettle.htm
Entertaining and informative article on this nineteenth century morris dancer and fool.
  The Britannia Coco-nut Dancers http://www.coconutters.co.uk/
Contact details, history and photographs of this unique traditional men's side from Bacup, Lancashire.
  Ballet Instructor's Newsletter http://www.100megsfree4.com/ballet/newsletter.html
A brief article discussing the history of Morris Dancing.
  Martin's Morris dancing Page http://www.martinwildig.com/mwmorris.htm
General information on morris dancing with photographs and details of some particular sides in Leicestershire.
  The Betley Windows http://homepage.ntlworld.com/john.e.price/betley.htm
History and description with photographs of one of the earliest representations of English Morris Dancers.
  Leicestershire Morris Dancers http://www.philpreen.co.uk/folk/morris/leicsmorris.htm
A listing of all sides in Leicestershire and Rutland including contact details and a photo of each team.
  The Hidden Morris http://www.tradcap.com/thehidden.html
Transcripts and scanned copies of some of the early C20 collectors notes.
  The Morris Café http://homepage.ntlworld.com/captainwebb/cafe/
A forum for people who are associated with morris dancing but who play parts other than dancers and musicians. i.e. 'Characters, Animals, and Fools, Etc...'
  BBC Online - Beyond the Broadcast - Making History http://homepage.ntlworld.com/john.e.price/howkins.htm
Factsheet from a BBC Radio broadcast by Alun Howkins on the origins of Morris Dance.
  Rattlejag Morris http://www.rattlejagmorris.org.uk/
History, contact details, photographs and event list of this mixed side from Retford, Nottinghamshire.
  Roy Dommett's morris notes http://www.opread.force9.co.uk/RoyDommet/
Notes on the numerous boolets, lectures and articles produced by Roy over the years on cotswold and border morris dancing.
  Morris Dancing & May-day Games http://chrisbrady.itgo.com/morris/morris.htm
Scanned pages from Walford's Antiquarian, 1886.
  The Fabulous Fezheads http://www.fezheads.net/
Contact details, photographs and amusing member biographies of this groups of 'Sand-Dancers from tropical Kent'. Site also contains details of their annual Fig and Date Fayre.
  The Flag & Bone Gang http://website.lineone.net/~teddodsworth/fandb/flagbone.htm
Description of this very modern side who have created a new style based on the so-called 'Forgotten Morris' From Yorkshire.
  Morris Dancing Discussion List http://web.syr.edu/~hytelnet/mddl/
Email group for all things related to morris dancing, mummers plays, and other traditional activities. Contains subscription instructions, FAQ, and links to the archives.
  Rich Holmes's Morris Site http://web.syr.edu/~rsholmes/morris/
Contains various articles on the subject including historical and literary references, including humorous fictional origin theories, a 'normal person's guide', and dance notes for a number of border dances.
  The Morris Dancer's WebRing http://www.webring.com/cgi-bin/webring?ring=morris
Navigate around a ring of member sites all on the subject of morris dancing. From here webmasters can also submit their sites for membership.
  Origin of the Morris http://www.mit.edu/~jcb/Red_Herring/origins/
Spoof morris origin theories. Each time you go to this page you get a different explanation/theory as to the origins of morris dancing.
  New Zealand Morris Dancing http://groups.msn.com/nzmorrisdancing/
List of sides in New Zealand.
  Abram Morris Dancers http://www.abram-morris-dancers.org.uk/contents.htm
History of the Abram Morris Dance, and the modern revival side who perform the dance annually.
  New England Folk Festival Association http://www.neffa.org/Top/Folk_Dancing/Morris/Teams/index.shtml
List of sides in New England, USA.
  Mr Fox http://freespace.virgin.net/mister.fox/fox/
Contact details, history, photographs, and details of future performances of The Langsett Fox Dance. An unusual side from South Yorkshire who dance only at night, and often unannounced.

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