Wheatley Morris Men perform a traditional mummers’ play outside the Clifden Arms in Worminghall. – Vintage Photograph

On the 13th of November 1981, members of the Wheatley Morris Men took to the streets outside the Clifden Arms in Worminghall to perform a traditional mummers’ play. The men, equipped with swords and shields, dueled outside the pub in the early morning chill. After their performance, they retired to the pub to perform a stick dance, much to the delight of the landlord and patrons.On the 13th of November 1981, members of the Wheatley Morris Men took to the streets outside the Clifden Arms in Worminghall to perform a traditional mummers’ play. The men, equipped with swords and shields, dueled outside the pub in the early morning chill. After their performance, they retired to the pub to perform a stick dance, much to the delight of the landlord and patrons.

Dimensions: 15.9 x 21.2 cm

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13 NOV 1981 Mummers at play Early morning duels were never like this. Both sides chose sword and shield for the weekend clash outside the Clifden Arms at Worminghall. But it was all in fun. The Wheatley Morris Men were performing a tradi- tional mummers’ play as part of their festival of music. The lads found it so cold they soon had o retire to the bar for their famous stick dance. Landlord Mr Bob Spencer said: “They had to perform in the pub and there were a few cracked heads on the beams too. But it was great fun and everyone had a good time.” 13.11.81