Digitised copies of the Newcastle Series of publications are available via the links below:
The core of the series is the Newcastle Notation system, developed by the IRT to notate accurately, clog and step dances:
- C. Hays, J. Jarman, A.S. Metherell, C. Metherell, A. Smith and E. Wilson, Newcastle Notation, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1981). 2nd Edition, updated and enlarged by I. Craigs and C. Metherell, (1995). The basis of all later Newcastle Notation booklets, this booklet contains full details of the notation system used in these publications.
The Newcastle Series:
Adamson, William Clog and step dancer from Kingskettle, Fife
- C. Metherell, The East Fife Clog Hornpipe, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1982). Collected from William Adamson by T.M. Flett.
Allison, Tiny Clog Dancer from Stanley, Co. Durham
- C. Metherell, Tiny Allison. The Hornpipe Steps, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (2009). Eighteen steps in 4/4 rhythm from Tiny’s repertoire.
Angus, Aylis Clog and step dancer from Newcastle
- E. Wilson, Aylis Angus, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1981). Steps and reminiscences of a Northumbrian traveller.
Bell, Sam Clog dancer from Linton, Northumberland.
- J. Williams, Sam Bell – The Waltz Routine, Newcastle: Newcastle series (2020)
- J. Williams, Sam Bell – The Basic Hornpipe Steps, Newcastle: Newcastle Series (2020)
- J. Williams, Sam Bell – The Exhibition Hornpipe Steps, Newcastle: Newcastle Series (2020)
Cann, Bob Step dancer and musician from Devon.
- C. & A. Metherell, Devon Step Dancers 1. Bob Cann, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1991), [16pp].
- A-M. Hulme & P. Clifton, Dartmoor Step Dancing, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (10/85). 1st Rev 11/85, 2nd & 3rd Rev 1986, 4th Rev (with C & A.S.Metherell) 1989.
Notations for steps collected from Bob Cann and Leslie Rice, with some background material.
Cowper Family Clog and step dancers from Whitehaven, Cumberland
- A. Crane, J. Jarman, A.S. and C. Metherell, The Cowper Family. Biography and Waltz, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1983). Full biography of a family of dancing masters from Whitehaven. Includes notations for their waltz.
- A. Crane and J. Douglass, The Cowper Family Hornpipe Steps, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1991). Hornpipe steps collected from Marion Cowper.
Dixon, Diddy Clog dancer from Crosthwaite, Cunbria
- C. Metherell, Diddy Dixon. Exhibition Clog Dance, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1996). 2nd Edn, (nd) Notations for six exhibition steps from this Lakeland dancer from the collection of T.M. Flett.
Ellwood, Johnson Clog dancer from Stanley, Co. Durham
- C. Metherell, The Ellwood Family Clog Steps. Part 2, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1982). The Ellwoods dominated the clog scene on Tyneside for many years. The booklet contains 11 steps without background history.
Marhoff, Viona Clog dancer from Silksworth, Co. Durham
- J. Jarman and A. Smith, Mrs Marhoff. Single and Double Hornpipes, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1982), 2nd Edn, (2002). Two simple routines from Silksworth, Co Durham.
Murphie, Dot Clog dancer from Liverpool
- P. Smith, Dot Murphie. Hornpipe Steps, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (2008). Dot learned her clog steps in Liverpool from a friend of her father’s. 13 steps in 4/4 time with suitable finishes.
Rice, Leslie Step dancer from Devon
- C. and A. Metherell, Devon Step Dancers 2. Leslie Rice, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1991). Full biography and notations for Leslie Rice’s Devon steps.
- A-M. Hulme & P. Clifton, Dartmoor Step Dancing, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (10/85). 1st Rev 11/85, 2nd & 3rd Rev 1986, 4th Rev (with C & A.S.Metherell) 1989.
Notations for steps collected from Bob Cann and Leslie Rice, with some background material.
Ryan, Veronica Clog and tap dancer from Accrington, Lancashire
- C. Metherell, Veronica Ryan. The Buck and Wing Steps, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (2009). Veronica Ryan was a dancing mistress from Accrington, Lancashire. This booklet contains notations for her 5 buck and wing steps.
Sands, Ivy Clog dancer from Newbiggin, Northumberland
- A.S and C. Metherell, Mrs Ivy Sands’ Single and Sailor’s Hornpipes, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, [1984]. This and the following two entries detail biographical information, together with all of Mrs Sands’ clog repertoire. Even the Sailor’s Hornpipe is danced in clogs.
- A.S. and C. Metherell, Mrs Ivy Sands’ Double Hornpipe, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1981).
- A.S. and C. Metherell, Mrs Ivy Sands’ Exhibition Steps, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1982).
Sherry, Sam Clog and tap dancer from Galgate, Lancashire
- M. Hollis, A Basic Hornpipe Routine in the Lancashire Style arranged by Sam Sherry, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1982), 11p. Notations for six steps utilised by Mr Sherry as a beginners’ routine for many years. This and the following booklets contain the routines which Sam taught to pupils over a period of may years.
- C. Metherell, Sam Sherry. The Waltz Routines, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1990).
- C. Metherell, Sam Sherry. The Schottische Routine, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (2008).
- C. Metherell, Sam Sherry. The Polka Routine, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (2010).
- C. Metherell, Sam Sherry. The Jig Routine, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (2008).
- C. Metherell, Sam Sherry. The Exhibition Routine, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (2009).
Steele Family Clog dancers from Crewe
- C. Metherell, The Steele Family Steps, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (nd). Steps learned by members of the family from their father, a native of Crewe.
Surtees, John Clog dancer from Billingham
- J. Jarman and C. Metherell, The Clog Steps of Mr John Surtees, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1982). Mr Surtees’ full repertoire (hornpipe, waltz and schottische steps) with background information.
Toaduff, Jackie Clog and tap dancer and entertainer from Stanley, Co. Durham.
- A. Fisher, Jackie Toaduff. Competition Hornpipe Steps, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (2009). Notations for Jackie’s hornpipe steps with which he won the Northumberland and Durham Championship in the early 1950s.
Willis, Elsie Clog dancer from Shiremoor, Northumberland
- C. Metherell and A. Crane, Mrs Willis. The First Hornpipe, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, [1986]. This and the following two entries comprise a biography and notations for Mrs Elsie Willis’ entire clog repertoire.
- C. Metherell, A. Crane and I. Craigs, Mrs Willis. The Double Hornpipe, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1987).
- C. Metherell, A. Crane and I. Craigs, Mrs Willis. The Rag Routine, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1989).
Woodcock, Alex Clog dancer from Alnwick, Northumberland
- C. Metherell, Alex Woodcock. The Waltz Steps, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1991). Biography and notations for the waltz steps collected from Mr Woodcock, originally of Alnwick, Northumberland.
- I. Craigs and C. Metherell, Alex Woodcock. Schottische Steps. Taught at the Sidmouth Festival, August 1994, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1995). Biography and notations for six schottische steps, as taught in 1994.
- I. Craigs and C. Metherell, Alex Woodcock. Schottische Steps 2, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1997). Biography and notations for six further schottische steps from Alex’s repertoire.
- I. Craigs, C. Metherell and J. Smith, Alex Woodcock. Rag Steps, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (2003). Biography and notations for nine steps in fast 4/4 rhythm.
Other publications
- C. Metherell, The First of August, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1982). A hebridean hard shoe step dance collected by T.M. Flett from South Uist.
- C. Metherell and E. Wilson, The Beginner’s Guide to Clog Dancing, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, [1985].