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Harry Shaw – champion clog dancer
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
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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Tagged clog dancing, Craig Revel Horwood, Harry Shaw, Who Do You Think You Are?
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