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Favourite dances in Carsphairn in the 1940s.

Date 03 June 1985
Track ID 40943
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1985.067.B2

Original Tape ID

SA1985.067

Summary

Favourite dances in Carsphairn in the 1940s.

The favourite dances in the 1940s in Carsphairn were eightsome reels, quadrilles, Highland Schottische, Lancers, and Drops of Brandy. Foursome reels were only done at country dancing. They also danced the 'La Va' (Lavalle). Mr and Mrs Dickson have a lot of old records, including possibly Jimmy Shand's band playing the tune for this dance. Mrs Dickson likes his playing of the 'Bluebell Polka'.

Item Location

County - Kirkcudbrightshire

Parish - Carsphairn

Village/Place - Carsphairn

Language

English

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good