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Longsword is originally from Yorkshire in Northern England and is characterised by men holding flexible metal or wooden swords and weaving complex patterns.
Longsword is originally from Yorkshire in Northern England and is characterised by dancers (typically 6 or 8 per set) holding flexible metal or wooden swords and weaving complex patterns.
 
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Latest revision as of 08:01, 17 April 2024

Longsword is originally from Yorkshire in Northern England and is characterised by dancers (typically 6 or 8 per set) holding flexible metal or wooden swords and weaving complex patterns.

Stephen D. Corrsin's Sword Dance History Research Site