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Fools and Beasts
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In addition to the dancers and musicians the morris performance would not be complete without the other characters who appear from time to time. Some appear regularly others less frequently. Since the formation of The Wadard Morris men in 1977 we have had several characters appearing with the dancers.
The Wadard Horse ) |
The Sword Bearer )
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Keith in one of his many guises ) |
This Horse was a regular visitor in the 1980's but has not been seen now for many years |
Our sword bearer is usually seen on May Day morning but this picture taken on Boxing day 1984, shows our fool of the time, Don with the sword |
Keith, Fooling at the bush blackbird and Thrush at East Peckham. A joint stand with Hartley and Motley Morris Men in 1992 |
Sir Wadard ) |
John Drake) |
Old Tom) |
Sir Wadard at Eynsford May 1st 1992 |
Our Fool ( John Drake ) in his finery at the Wheatsheaf 'Fun Day' August 19th 2000 |
Old Tom the latest horse to follow us around normally seen playing with the traffic. Seen here at Uttoxeter Ring Meeting in 2004 |