FOUNDED in 1911 on the initiative of Conrad Noël, Vicar of Thaxted, as part of the reawakening of interest in Morris dancing begun by Cecil Sharp and others, Thaxted Morris is the oldest revival side in the country. One of the first public performances was for the local celebrations of the coronation of King George V. The 1920s saw meetings being organised between some of the Revival clubs. Thaxted were hosts in 1927 and, except for the war years, there has been a meeting every year since, the only club in the country so to do. This year will mark our 75th meeting and the 61st documented dancing of the Horn Dance.

The Morris Men of Little Egypt have been part of the Glemsford scene since 1992. Originally set up to support a Church fête, the Side now dances all over the county, country and beyond. Highlights of each year are the celebration of May Day, the Horkey and Boxing Day, and much else in between.

The Letchworth Morris Men were formed in 1922 and in collaboration with five other clubs they founded, in 1934, the Morris Ring, whose member clubs now number into the hundreds. The Side is proud to continue the development of English Morris, a traditional pastime that combines the elements of team spirit, showmanship and individual expertise. Much pleasure and satisfaction is derived from dancing in front of an appreciative audience.