Nottingham Journal (1952)


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Plough Monday
Nottingham Journal, 14th Jan.1952, No.39300, p.4 c-d

A brief summary of Notts., Plough Monday plays, mostly taken from Notts. Countryside (1952). Mention is made of plays from Calverton (Eezum Squeezum's opening speech is quoted), and South Scarle, Notts., (recorded from Mr.G.W.Holmes). There are individual photographs of the characters Tom Fool, Recruiting Sergeant, and Dame Jane from the Tollerton play.

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Three Plough Monday characters from Tollerton's version of the
traditional play. From left : Tom Fool, the Recruiting Sergeant
and Dame Jane.
Plough Monday
TODAY is Plough Monday
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Index Terms:

Locations: Tollerton, Notts. (SK6134); Calverton, Notts. (SK6149); South Scarle, Notts. (SK8463)
Years: Publ. 1952
Subjects: Photos; Plays; Plough Monday; Nottinghamshire Countryside (1952); Eezum Squeezum; Text Fragment; Tom Fool; Recruiting Sergeant; Dame Jane
People: Mr. G. W. Holmes (Perf.)
Archives: TDRG Archive, Ref. TD00140;
Denman Public Library, Retford, Notts., Customs File

Last Updated Nov 1987 by Peter Millington.