Whitworth Historical Society

Wednesday 02 April 2025
7.30pm start

Whitworth Heritage Museum
North Street
Whitworth
OL12 8RA

Details:

“Clog Dancing of the Lancashire Wallopers” by Robynne Wood

(note: - this will be held at the URC schoolroom)The “Wallopers” were originally formed in 1981 by followers and students of the legendary clog dancer and music hall entertainer Sam Sherry. Sherry, described variously as an acrobatic dancer, clog dancer, musician and singer, was part of an act, The Five Sherry Brothers, which toured the country’s leading variety theatres during the 1930s. Keen to keep the skill of walloping (clog Dancing) alive, in his later years Sherry became an enthusiastic teacher of the genre. Robynne, one of today’s troupe of Wallopers, uses explanation and demonstration to take us through some of these fascinating routines.

Please note - Please check the venue for this meeting before you attend using the website link below or by contacting the Secretary. Some meetings will be held in the Hallfold URC schoolroom as it has a far greater capacity than the museum.

Whitworth Historical Society have a programme of monthly lectures, which are usually held on the first Wednesday in every month, between the months of October and June, at 7.30pm.

Visit the link below for a list of upcoming talks/lectures.

Entry fee: Free but donations welcome

Contact: Secretary
07816 911 556

http://www.whitworthhistoricalsociety.org.uk/lectures.html

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