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Harry Shaw – champion clog dancer

Posted on 16/07/2017 by Heather

Most people associate clogs with Holland and don’t realise that English clog dancing was incredibly popular in the 19th century.  English clogs with wooden soles and leather uppers were comfortable and cheap  – ideal for workers in the mills, factories … Continue reading →

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Clog dancing

Posted on 10/02/2013 by Heather

English clog dancing, which was hugely popular in the nineteenth and early twentieth century in Australian, has almost completely disappeared from our tradition.  However, there are many references and a wealth of collected tunes.  A number of dances have survived, … Continue reading →

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