Dancers and informants

This page  contains information on dancers and informants .  Brief details are given below. The name links to a separate page containing the available information where appropriate.  For some individuals where no link is present the available information is summarised under their entry.  For the fullest information on each individual, type their name into the search box.

Adamson, William  Dancing master from Kingskettle, Fife. Source for several step and clog dances.

Airey, Mrs George Dancer and informant from Cartmel, Lancashire.

Airey, Professor Dancing master working in the Hawkshead area in the early 1900s.

Akrigg, Jack & Mrs Dancers and informants from Dentdale, Yorkshire.

Alexandra, Molly Clog dancer of Fatfield.  Pupil of Billy Findlay.  Referred to by Bella Gougham on 10/4/1981.

Allen, Richard Dancing master (perhaps part-time) in Edenhall, near Penrith, England between WW1 and WW2.

Allison, Mabel “Tiny” Clog dancer, champion and teacher from Stanley, Co. Durham. Original source of a large number of clog steps from the area.

Angus, Aylis Clog and step dancer from Newcastle.  More details in:  Aylis Angus, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (1981). Steps and reminiscences of a Northumbrian traveller, by E. Wilson.

Anning, Reg Dancer from Colyton, Dorset.  Reg was born c.1890. Mrs Anning born c. 1885. Able to recall a number of social dances.

Arlyn, Dot  Clog dancer and contortionist.  Professional performer who taught in Colne, Lancashire.  Real name Edith Roberts.

Astor, Jack  Clog dancer from Dunston, Co. Durham. Competed (unplaced) in the 1935 Northumberland and Durham Championships at Stanley, Co. Durham and those in 1936 in Durham when he was placed 4th.   Untraced.  Information from the Stanley News for 24/5/1935 and 21/6/1935 and the Durham Chronicle for 18/9/1936.

Atkinson, Tommy Clog dancer from High Arnside, Cumberland.  Taught Alex Boydell.  See Alex’s page for further information.

Barker, Billy  Clog dancer.  Remembered by John Surtees on 14/9/1980 as someone he had beaten in a pub competition. “danced with his feet up in the air”!

Barnes, Tom  Clog dancer from Askam-in-Furness, North Lancashire.  Provided notations for several clog steps to Tom Flett.

Barryman, Mr  Clog dancer.  According to Freddie Forster on 8/11/1980 Barryman taught him to clog dance.  Ar that time Freddie was living in High Spen and presumably Barryman came from that area.  Untraced.

Barton, Mr  Clog dancer from the Whitehaven area.  Information derived from interview with Robbie Harrison on 5/2/1983.

Batey, T.J. Step dancer from Grasmere.  Pupil of Joseph Robinson (Old Jos).

Batty, Mrs. Arthur  Dancer from Tunstall, Lancashire.  Inter alia provided Tom Flett on  20 July 1960. with brief information on a Mr Lawson, clog dancer from Tunstall.

Bayne, William & Mrs  Dancers and informants from Dentdale, Lancashire.

Bell, Chris  Clog dancer from Gateshead.  Competed in the Northumberland and Durham Championships held in Gateshead in 1908, being placed 3rd.  Untraced.  Information from the Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 4/7/1908

Bell, J.B.  Clog dancer from Gateshead.  Competed (unplaced) in the 1935 Northumberland and Durham Championships at Stanley, Co. Durham. Untraced. Information from the Stanley News for 24/5/1935 and 21/6/1935.

Bell, Sam Clog dancer from Linton, Northumberland.  Major informant covering clog dancing in Northumberland and competitions.

Bell, Thomas  Clog dancer.  Information from his grand-daughter on 11/10/1980 that he had danced waltz steps.  Untraced

Belmont, Harry Clog dancer from London.  Competed in the World Clog Championships in Bow, London 1898.  Knocked out in the first round.  Information from Era 22/1/189812/2/1898. Untraced.

Bennett, Mr  Perhaps a  clog dancer. Judge at the the World Clog Championships in Bow, London 1898.  Untraced.  Information from Era 12/2/1898.

Beresford, Peter  Step and social dancer from Langstrothsdale, Yorkshire.

Bibby, Mr Dancing master operating in Tunstall, Lancashire.

Birbeck, Mrs Dancer and informant from Langwathby, Cumbria.

Blackburn, Mr Dancing master from Clitheroe, Lancashire.  Active about 1888.

Blackley, Marion  Dancing master operating in the Dumfies area.  Active from about 1930 to 1960.

Blackley, Professor Dancing master opertating in the Dumfries area. Active from about 1880 to 1940.

Blakey, Bob  Clog dancer from Wrekenton.  Competed in the Northumberland and Durham Championships held in Gateshead in 1908, being placed 4th.  Untraced. Information from the Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 4/7/1908

Bland, M. Clog dancer from Newcastle. Competed (unplaced) in the 1935 Northumberland and Durham Championships at Stanley, Co. Durham.  Untraced.  Information from the Stanley News for 24/5/1935 and  21/6/1935.

Booth, H.R. Provided information on the Robinson family commencing  9 October 1962.

Boyd, Jimmy Clog dancer from South Stanley.  Recalled by Jackie Collicott on 23/1/1982. Untraced.

Boydell, Alex Clog dancer, as a boy living in Cumberland and Lancashire. Major informant of the IRT.

Boyle, Cassie Clog dancer from Stanley. Recalled by Jackie Collicott on 23/1/1982. Untraced.

Boyle, Clara Dancer and collector who lived in Ambleside, England, being the local EFDSS representative before and after WW2.

Brindle, Septimus Dancer and performer from Wyresdale, Lancashire.

Brockbank, Mrs. W. Informant from Ambleside.  Provided a ball programme in 1962.

Brocklebank, Mr. Dancing master from Ulverston. Active 1878.

Brookes, Elsie Clog dancer originally from Crewe the subject of a major IRT project in 1981.

Broome, Albert  Tap and soft-shoe dancer from Ashington.  Said by his son on 12/9/1980 to have learned some clog dancing.  When visited on 1/10/1980 this turned out to be erroneous although he was obviously an accomplished tap dancer.

Brown, Mrs David  Dancer and informant from Nether Wyresdale, Lancashire.

Brown, Jessie Dancer from Kirkmichael.  Provided a notation for Highland Laddie.

Bryden, William “Dizzy” Dancing master from Workington, Cumbria who taught a range of social and step dances in the early 1900s.

Buie, Mr  Dancer originally from Arran.  Provided a notation for the Highland Fling.

Burns, Jack  Clog dancer, probably from Blackburn.  Known to have taught George Greenwood.  Untraced.

Burns, James G. Clog dancer.  Winner of the World Clog Dance Championships held at Bow, London in 1898.

Burr, Fred Clog dancer from Sunderland.  Competed in the World Clog Championships in Bow, London 1898.  Knocked out in the first round.  Information from Era 22/1/189812/2/1898. Untraced.

Burrell, Jack Clog dancer, teacher and entertainer, perhaps from South Shields, Co. Durham.

Burrow, J.E. Informant of Ulverston. Corresponded with Tom Flett to provide brief information on the Robinson family of dancers, mentioning Old Jos Robinson. Letter dated 12/8/1962 and reply, further correspondence 16/9/1962 and 26/9/1962.

Burton, Gertrude Dancer from Symondsbury, Dorset, who provided information on the steps for the Four Hand Reel

Butcher, J. Dancer from Haverthwaite.  Pupil of Joseph William Robinson jnr. See correspondence with Y.E. Burrow,12 August 1962 and 16/9/1962 and 26/9/1962. Untraced.

Caldicott, Ronnie  Clog dancer from the Stanley area, Co Durham.  Named as a pupil of Harry Robinson by Tiny Allison on 23/11/1980.  See Jackie Collicott.

Cameron, Mrs. Daughter of John Reid who provided information on his classes and dances.

Campbell, Robert  Clog dancer from Pendleton.  Competed in the World Clog Championships in Bow, London 1898.  Won his heat but was knocked out in the semi-finals.  Untraced.  Information from Era  22/1/1898, 12/2/1898.

Cann, Bob Step dancer and musician originally from Spreyton, Devon.  Major informant on Devon step dancing and competitions.

Cannon Theodore Clog dancer from Crosthwaite.  Son of Tommy Cannon, he helped at his father’s classes.

Cannon, Tommy Dancing master from Crosthwaite.  He ran classes in several parts of Westmorland.

Cannon, Mr & Mrs Informants from Annan, Dumfriesshire.  Provided a ball programme in 1962.

Carlin, Johnny Clog dancer from Liverpool.  Competed in the World Clog Championships in Bow, London 1898.  Knocked out in the first round.  Information from Era 22/1/1898. Untraced.

Carr, Jackie  Clog dancer.  Said by Wheaty Farrell on 11/10/1980 to have been taught by his father Dickie Farrell.  However when visited on 21/10/1980 this turned out to be untrue, he being a musician and bandmaster.

Cash, Sammy  Clog dancer from Nelson, Lancashire, one of Julian Pilling‘s main informants.

Catanach, Angus  Clog dancer from Whitley Bay, Northumberland. Pupil of Jimmy Ellwood and George Mackintosh.

Chaplow, Dorothy  Clog dancer from Burton-in-Kendal.  Pupil of “Old Jos” Robinson.

Chapman, Brian  Dancer and informant from Dent, Yorkshire.

Chapman, Jenny  Pupil of James Neill who was able to demonstrate some steps from Highland Laddie.

Charlton, H. (or perhaps R.)  Clog dancer from Low Fell, Co. Durham. Competed (unplaced) in the 1935 Northumberland and Durham Championships at Stanley, Co. Durham.  Untraced. Information from the Stanley News for 24/5/1935 and  21/6/1935.

Clark, F. Informant from Haverthwaite, Lancashire.  Provided details of the Robinson family.

Clay, Noel I.  Informant.  Provided Tom Flett with details of entries in Journals of John and Jessy Harden of Brathay hall, Cumbria, referring to dance classes at Bowness and Ambleside in the 1820s. Correspondence undated, 17 September 1962 and reply.

Clayton, Ann Dancer from Bournemouth, Dorset, provided information on the Four Hand Reel.

Clayton, Ewan  Dancing master operating in about 1900, known to have taught in Glasgow, Elgin, Nairn and on Barra.

Clayton, Mrs (formerley Suter)  Clog dancer from Low Fell.  According to her sister on 8/11/1980 taught to dance by her father John Suter of Birtley.  Untraced.

Clifton, Fred (Snr) Clog dancer from Ambleside.  Father of Fred Clifton (Jnr),

Clifton, Fred (Jnr) Clog dancer from Penrith, Cumberland.  One of Tom Flett’s major informants. Son of Fred Clifton (Snr).

Cochrane, Andrew  Dancing master from West Gordon.  Operating in the 1930s.

Collis, Ronnie Professional tap and clog dancer, well-known for his impersonations of Charlie Chaplin and his stupendous pedestal dance.

Colpits, Mary  (nee Appleby) Clog dancer, according to an un-named informant on 8/11/1980 taught by Billy Findlay.  Interviewed by the IRT on 10/4/1981 (2nd set of notes here).

Cook, John Dancer from Symondsbury, Dorset.  Provided information on the Three and Four Hand Reels.

Cookson, Mrs  Clog dancer from Newbiggin, Northumberland.  Learned to dance whilst at school.  Spoken to by IRT members 12/10/1980.

Cookson, Mr & Mrs Dancers and informants from Pilling, Lancashire.

Cooper, Dick  Step dancer from South Tawton, Devon.  Interviewed by Jennifer Millest on 4/7/1971.

Cooper, Jim  Step dancer from Sticklepath, Devon.  Interviewed by Jennifer Millest on 3/7/1971.

Copeland, James Clog dancer from Middlesborough.  Competed in the World Clog Championships in Bow, London 1898.  Knocked out in the first round.  Information from Era 22/1/189812/2/1898. Untraced.

Coward, Miss E. of Satterthwaite.  Daughter and pupil of Stainton Robinson. Provided Tom Flett with a ball programme for a Joseph William Robinson (Old Jos) fancy dress ball c1903/4. 30 August 1962.

Coward, Fred and Mrs. L. Clog and spep dancers from Hawkshead.  One of Tom Flett’s informants.

Cowper, Adrienne Dancing mistress, daughter of Marion Cowper.

Cowper, Arthur C.  Dancing master from York.

Cowper, Beatrice Informant from York – provided information of the Cowper family.

Cowper, Elsie  Informant from York – provided information of the Cowper family.

Cowper, Harold (1877 – ) Son of Oliver Cowper, he is credited with introducing step dancing into the family repertoire.  Harold  learnt step dancing from Jack Robinson of Seaton, who was renowned as a very clever Cumberland step dancer. This would have been in about 1894. When his father Oliver was holding his children’s classes, those who wanted to learn step dancing went off into a separate room with Harold.  Despite this he had little interest  in dance teaching, eventually becoming a newspaper editor in Devon.

Cowper, Marion  Dancing mistress of Whitehaven, Cumbria.  Interviewed and filmed several times by IRT members (and others).

Cowper, Oliver Dancing master of Workington, Cumberland.  He ran a dancing school in Workington for many years and was perhaps the most important teacher in the area.  Father of Roland Cowper.

Cowper, Parry  Second son of Oliver Cowper and the family “expert” on folk dancing, perhaps through contacts with the English Folk Dance Society (later the English Folk Dance and Song Society).  He ran the family dancing school in conjunction with his brother Roland until emigrating to New Zealand after WW2.

Cowper, Robert  Dancing master and fiddle player, living at 8 Stonegate, York in the 19th century (died c.1890).  Uncle of Arthur Cowper and Oliver Cowper, grandfather of  Harold, Parry and Roland Cowper and great-grandfather of Marion Cowper.

Cowper, Roland (1899 – )  Dancing master of Whitehaven. Youngest son of Oliver Cowper and father of Marion Cowper.  In fact he taught dancing in his spare time (he was by trade a painter and decorator) also playing the cello.

Cox, Mary  Informant from Bedford.  provided a dance card from a ball in Kimbolton.

Craggs, Steve  Clog dancer from Co. Durham.  Worked for some time in a duet with Johnson Ellwood.  Untraced.

Crocker, Albert  Step dancer from South Zeal, Devon.  Uncle of Leslie Rice, who acquired some of his step dance material from him in particular his uncle’s Double Backstep.

Crocker, John  Step dancer from South Zeal, Devon.  Uncle of Leslie Rice, who acquired some of his step dance material from him.

Cumming, Christina  Dancer from Athelstaneford.  Provided notations for the Highland Fling and Gille Calum.

Cusick, Jimmy  Clog dancer from Manchester.  Competed in the World Clog Championships in Bow, London 1898.  Won his heat but was knocked out in the semi-finals.  Untraced.  Information from Era  22/1/1898, 12/2/1898.

Daley, Joe  Clog dancer from Blaydon, Co. Durham. Won the Northumberland and Durham Championships in 1935 and 1936.

Daley, Patrick  Clog dancer from Cumberland.  Father of Joe and Peter Daley.  See under Joe Daley for full information.

Daley, Peter  Clog dancer from Blaydon, Co. Durham.  Brother of Joe Daley.  Peter learned from his father who in turn learned from Peter’s grand-father, Patrick Dailey.  See under Joe Daley for full details.  Interviewed by IRT 10/2/1981 and 28/5/1981.

Delaney, Arthur Clog dancer.  Professional music hall artiste described as a “great society comedian and refined clog dancer.  Untraced.  Information from The Era 19/2/1898.

Dixon, B. Dancer and informant from Dent, Lancashire.

Dixon, Diddy Clog dancer from Crosthwaite, Westmorland. One of Tom Flett’s major informants.

Dixon, Louis Clog dancer.  Said by Kit Hagerty on 18/10/1980 to be a pupil of Dickie Farrell.  Joined the Navy.  Untraced.

Dobinson, Verdon  Clog dancer from Newbiggin, Northumberland.  Pupil of Dickie Farrell from whom he said he had learned about 21 steps.  Unfortunately when interviewed on 21/10/1980 and 22/11/1980 he was unable to remember any steps.

Dodds, “Rip”  Clog dancer from Stakeford, Northumberland.  Pupil of Norman Hunter and Charlie Hunter.  First mentioned by an un-named informant on 12/9/1980, with further details from his wife Sybil on 11/10/1980.  IRT collected sketchy details of a few steps from him on 12/10/1980, which were later recovered in greater detail from Ivy Sands.

Donald, Mr  Clog dancer of Newbiggin, Northumberland.  Mentioned by Mrs Cookson to the IRT on 12/10/1980.

Doran, Robert (Bobby)  Clog dancer from Maryport, Cumberland.

Doyle, Johnny  Clog dancer. Perhaps the father of Warren Doyle.  Claimed as a pupil by Jimmy Ellwood in an MSS list of pupils in Jimmy Ellwood‘s handwriting shown to the IRT by Angus Catanach.

Doyle, Ned (perhaps E.H.) Clog dancer from Nottingham. Judge at the the World Clog Championships in Bow, London 1898.  Information from Era 12/2/1898. Judged at  the Northumberland and Durham Championships held in Gateshead in 1908.  Information from the Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 4/7/1908. Untraced.

Doyle, Warren Clog dancer from Low Fell, Co. Durham. Winner of the Northumberland and Durham Championship at Gateshead, 1908.

Drummond, Noreen  Clog dancer.  Pupil of Johnson Ellwood.  Untraced.

Duerden, Madge Interviewed by Tom Flett and Frank Rhodes on 1st July 1960 concerning the Greensleeves dance in Calderdale but was unable to provide any information.

Duncan, Mr  Clog dancer.  Performed a double clog hornpipe with a Mr Flower at The Pantheon Theatre, Edinburgh,  on 19/2/1816.  See: Caledonian Mercury, 19/2/1818, p3 col 4. Untraced.

Dunstall, Ray (Miss) Clog dancer. Claimed as a pupil by Jimmy Ellwood.  Competed (unplaced) in the 1935 Northumberland and Durham Championships at Stanley, Co. Durham.  Untraced.  Information from the Stanley News for 24/5/1935 and  21/6/1935 and an MSS list of pupils in Jimmy Ellwood‘s handwriting shown to the IRT by Angus Catanach.

Earp, Harry Clog dancer from Workington.

Easten, Andrew Clog dancer.  Pupil of Dickie Farrell.  Information from an undated cutting from the Newcastle Evening Chronicle.

Edgar, Alex Clog dancer from Fieldhead, Westmorland.  Brother of Harold Edgar.

Edgar, Harold Clog dancer from Fieldhead, Westmorland. Pupil of James Howson.

Ellwood, Mr  Dancing master active in High Newton in about 1890

Ellwood, James “Jimmy” Clog dancer from Co. Durham. Father of Tom Ellwood and Johnson Ellwood. A particularly important figure in the history of the dance in NE England.

Ellwood, Johnson Clog dancer from Stanley, Co. Durham. Son of James Ellwood, he taught countless dancers in the North East during his career. A particularly important figure in the history of the dance in NE England.

Ellwood, Tom Clog dancer and pupil of his father.  Competed (unplaced) in the 1935 Northumberland and Durham Championships at Stanley, Co. Durham.  Son of Jimmy Ellwood and brother of Johnson Ellwood. Information from the Stanley News for 24/5/1935 and  21/6/1935 and an MSS list of pupils in Jimmy Ellwood‘s handwriting shown to the IRT by Angus Catanach.

Fawcett, Mr Clog dancer from Failsworth, Lancashire. One of Julian Pilling’s informants.

Fenton, George  Clog dancer from Gateshead. Competed (unplaced) in the 1935 Northumberland and Durham Championships at Stanley, Co. Durham.  Pupil of Jimmy Ellwood, apparently danced in one or two of the early Four Northern Counties Championships.  Always wore a tam o’shanter when dancing!  Untraced.  Information from the Stanley News for 24/5/1935 and  21/6/1935 and an interview with  Mary Jameson on the  2/12/1981.

Finch, “Curly” Step dancer from Devon.  Recalled by Leslie Rice as being a Devon Step Dancing competition judge. Untraced.

Fisher, Mr & Mrs  Informants of Edenhall, Cumberland.  Provided background information on Richard Allen to Tom Flett on  8/1/1960.

Flanaghan, Jim  From Amble.  Son of John Flanaghan and brother of Mark, Jim and Eddie Flanaghan.  Interviewed by IRT  on 25/3/1981.

Flanaghan, John (jr)  Clog dancer from Amble.  Son of John Flanaghan and brother of Mark, Jim and Eddie Flanaghan.  Danced with his father and brother Mark as part of a trio.  Information derived from an interview with Eddie Flanaghan 25/3/1981 and Jim Flanaghan also on 25/3/1981.

Flanaghan, Mark  Clog dancer from Amble.  Son of John Flanaghan and brother of Mark, Jim and Eddie Flanaghan.  Danced with his father and brother John as part of a trio.  Information derived from an interview with Eddie Flanaghan 25/3/1981 and Jim Flanaghan also on 25/3/1981.

Flower, Mr Clog dancer.  Performed a double clog hornpipe with a Mr Duncan at The Pantheon Theatre, Edinburgh,  on 19/2/1816.  See: Caledonian Mercury, 19/2/1818, p3 col 4. Untraced.

Fotheringham, William  Dancing master operating down the east coast of Scotland.

Fox, T.H. Clog dancer from Manchester.  Competed in the World Clog Championships in Bow, London 1898.  Knocked out in the first round.  Information from Era 22/1/189812/2/1898. Untraced.

Foy, Kate  Informant providing information about the Robinson family.

Fraser, Andrew  Dancer from Balbeg, Glen Urquart who was able to teach his Gille Calum.

Fuller, Louie Step dancer from Preston, Lancashire  Taught Stainton Robinson’s daughter Margaret Anne Robinson dances which he then copied

Gallagher, Anthony  Clog dancer from Blackburn, Lancashire.

Gallon, T  Clog dancer from Whitley Bay. Competed (unplaced) in the 1935 Northumberland and Durham Championships at Stanley, Co. Durham.  Untraced. Information from the Stanley News for 21/6/1935.

Garnett, Mr  Dancing master.  Known to have taught in Whicham, Cumbria in the 1820s.

Garvey, brothers Clog dancers.  Professional music hall artistes, described (1898) as “juvenile character comedians, champion double clog dancers and top boot experts. Untraced.  Information from The Era 19/2/1898.

Gaskell, Albert Dancer from Ulverston.  Pupil of Joseph William Robinson jnr. See correspondence with Y.E. Burrow,12 August 1962 and 16/9/1962 and 26/9/1962. Untraced.

Gibson, Elizabeth Dancer and informant from Kendal/Windermere/Hawkshead.

Gilchrist, Mary  Clog dancer.   Said by Wheaty Farrell and an unnamed informant on 11/10/1980 to have been taught by  Dickie Farrell.  Untraced

Gilchrist, Stella  Clog dancer.   Said by Wheaty Farrell and an unnamed informant on 11/10/1980 to have been taught by  Dickie Farrell.  Untraced

Gilles, Lachlan  Dancing master from Arisaig.

Gilles, Sandy  Dancer from Glen Uig.

Gladstone, Jimmy ( – bef.1980) Clog dancer of Newbiggin, Northumberland.  mentioned by Mrs Cookson to members of the IRT on  12/10/1980.  Came 2nd to Dickie Farrell in a clog dance competition.

Golightly, George Clog dancer from Ashington.  Recalled by Sam Bell on the 26/5/1981 as the best dancer he ever saw.  Had two daughters (names unknown) with whom he danced as a trio.  Perhaps the father of Robert Golightly.

Golightly, Robert  Clog dancer. Competed (unplaced) in the 1935 Northumberland and Durham Championships at Stanley, Co. Durham.  Untraced.  Information from the Stanley News for 24/5/1935 and  21/6/1935.

Goodwin, Mrs C.  Heel and toe clog dancer from Blackburn.

Gougham, Bella Clog dancer from Harraton.  Sister of Billy Findlay and a dancer in his troupe.  Interviewed 10/4/1981.

Graham, Jack  Clog dancer. Claimed as a pupil by Jimmy Ellwood.  Competed (unplaced) in the 1935 Northumberland and Durham Championships at Stanley, Co. Durham.  Untraced.  Information from the Stanley News for 24/5/1935 and  21/6/1935 and an MSS list of pupils in Jimmy Ellwood‘s handwriting shown to the IRT by Angus Catanach.

Graham, Robert William Clog dancer from Maryport, Cumberland.  Father of Madge Frankland who he taught to dance.  Information derived from and interview with his daughter on 17/5/1986.

Gray, Frances  Clog and step dancer from Kendal.

Green, Mr  Said by Ivy Sands on 18/10/1980 to be a one-legged clog dancer from Bedlington, Northumberland.

Greenwood, George. Clog dancer.  One of Julian Pilling‘s informants.

Gregory, Mrs TClog dancer from Earby, Yorkshire.

Grudgeon, Mr  Dancing master from Clitheroe, Lancashire.  Active in the late 1800s.

Gunstone, Mrs.  Clog and Scottish dancer from Burnley.  Source of several steps collected by Julian Pilling.

Hales, Charles Informant from Ambleside.  Attended Cowper dancing calsses before 1914.  Information provided in  1962.

Halliday, Mrs B. of Grimsby.  Daughter of Stainton Robinson and neice of Mrs E. Coward. Informant for Tom Flett, providing him with a  programme for her father’s Fancy Dress ball, Lakeside Institute 12th February 1897. Correspondence dated  2 September 1962.

Halliwell, Belle Informant from Preston, Lancashire. Provided several ball programmes.

Hargreaves, John  Clog dancer from Blackburn Lancashire.

Harrison, John George jnr  Clog dancer from Shiremoor, Northumberland.  Son of  Jack Harrison from whom he learned to dance.  Moved to Ontario, Canada prior to 1986. Untraced. Information from  Elsie Willis on 8/10/1986.

Harrison, Madge  Clog dancer from Shiremoor, Northumberland.  Daughter of  Jack Harrison from whom she learned to dance.  Performed with her sister Rene under the name of the Dancing Wonders. Untraced. Information from  Elsie Willis on 8/10/1986.

Harrison, Rene  Clog dancer from Shiremoor, Northumberland.  Daughter of  Jack Harrison from whom she learned to dance.  Performed with her sister Madge under the name of the Dancing Wonders.  Untraced. Information from  Elsie Willis on 8/10/1986.

Harrisworth, Mr  Dancing master from Bentham, Lancashire.  Known to have been active in about 1914.

Hawes, Mary  Clog and step dancer.  Pupil of Tommy Cannon.

Hawkes, Doris  Clog dancer from Co Durham.  Daughter of Billy Findlay. Pupil of Johnson Ellwood.

Haynes, Charlie  Clog dancer from Seaton Delaval, Northumberland.  Claimed as a pupil by Jimmy Ellwood. Competed (3rd place)  in the 1935 Northumberland and Durham Championships at Stanley, Co. Durham.  Criticised by the judges for swinging his arms!  Untraced.  Information from Angus Catanach when interviewed on  19/2/1981 and from the Stanley News for 24/5/1935 and  21/6/1935 and an MSS list of pupils in Jimmy Ellwood‘s handwriting shown to the IRT by Angus Catanach.

Hewitson, Tommy  Dance teacher and MC operating at Lowick Bridge, Cumbria in the late 1800s.

Hewitt, Richard John “Dick” Virtuoso step dancer from Norfolk.

Hindley, Miss  Dancing mistress from Preston new Road, Blackburn c.1912-15.  Taught mostly Scottish and Irish dancing, with her sister, also Miss Hindley.  However also taught some clog dancing.

Hird, Florence  Dancer and informant from Tatham Fells, Lancashire.

Hobson, Upton  Clog and stage dancer from Colne.

Hobson, William B.  Informant from Carnforth, Lancashire.  Provided a ball programme from 1922.

Holden, Mrs Clog dancer from Cumbria.  Interviewed in 1976 by Lindsay Flett.

Holt, Mr Dancing master in Ulverston. Active 1850-1861.

Holgate, Tom J. Dancer and informant from Downham, Lancashire

Holgate, Mrs Dancer and informant from Downham, Lancashire

Houlston, S.J. Clog dancer from Sunderland.  Competed in the World Clog Championships in Bow, London 1898.  Knocked out in the first round.  Information from Era 22/1/1898. Untraced.

Howard, Hasberrie  Perhaps a  clog dancer. Referee at the the World Clog Championships in Bow, London 1898.  Untraced.  Information from Era 12/2/1898.

Howson, James  Dancing master from Westmorland operating in the Flookborough district and elsewhere in the early 1920s.

Huddlestone, Mr & Mrs Dancers and informants from Rosedale, Yorkshire.

Hughes, Harry  Clog dancer from Stanley, Co. Durham.  Claimed as a pupil by Jimmy Ellwood. Competed (unplaced) in the 1935 Northumberland and Durham Championships at Stanley, Co. Durham.  Untraced.  Information from the Stanley News for 24/5/1935 and  21/6/1935 and an MSS list of pupils in Jimmy Ellwood‘s handwriting shown to the IRT by Angus Catanach.

Humble Madge  Clog dancer.  Pupil of Joe Daley.  Information from Peter Daley 28/5/1981.

Hunter, Mr Dancing master in Ulverston, active 1852-1855.

Hunter, Norman  Clog dancer from Stakeford, Northumberland.  Rip Dodds told the IRT on 12/10/1980 that he had begun by learning from him, but was subsequently passed on to his brother Charlie.  Presumably a pupil of Dickie Farrell.

Ilott, Erik  Step dancer and shantyman from Bristol.  Filmed in November 1985.

Ingles, James Broom dancer from Denholm, Scotland.

Irving, Ronnie  Clog dancer from Shiremoor, Northumberland.  Pupil of  Jack Harrison. Untraced. Information from  Elsie Willis on 8/10/1986.

Iveson, Jack  Dancing master from Penrith.

Jackson, Mrs Clog dancer from Cumbria.  Interviewed in 1976 by Lindsay Flett

Jackson, Thomas  Dancer and informant from Cartmel, Lancashire.

Jameson, Mary Clog dancer from Chester-le-Street, Co. Durham. Daughter of Johnson Ellwood. After Johnson’s death she became the major source of information on her father’s steps.

Jennings, Harry Clog dancer from Mexborough.  Competed in the World Clog Championships in Bow, London 1898.  Knocked out in the first round.  Information from Era 22/1/1898. Untraced.

Johnson, Jean Clog dancer and pupil of Johnson Ellwood.  Untraced.

Johnson, Mrs W. Dancer and informant from Ulpha, Lancashire.

Johnston, A. Mrs, previously Eckersley.  Clog and step dancer from Blackburn, Lancashire.

Keirs, T  Clog dancer from Craghead, Co. Durham.  Pupil of Harry Robinson.  Competed (unplaced) in the 1935 Northumberland and Durham Championships at Stanley, Co. Durham.  Untraced.  Information from the Stanley News for 24/5/1935 and  21/6/1935 and an MSS list of pupils in Jimmy Ellwood‘s handwriting shown to the IRT by Angus Catanach.

Keith, Gertrude Dancer and informant from Grange-over-Sands, Lancashire.

Kerr, Doreen Clog dancer from Stanley.  Pupil of Tiny Allison. Acted as a focus of research on Tiny Allison, and the steps which she was able to teach the IRT  were subsequently published in Tiny Allison.  The Hornpipe Steps, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (2009) by C. Metherell.

Kinsella, Mr  Clog dancer and dancing master from Whitehaven, Cumberland.

Lambert, Mrs  Dancer and informant who attended classes with a Mr. Robinson. Information provided in  1962.

Langhorn, T.W.  Clog and social dancer from Ambleside.

Lannon, John (or Pat)  Clog dancer from Rotherham.  Competed in the World Clog Championships in Bow, London 1898.  Knocked out in the first round. Referred to a champion in a list prepared by Percy Rhodes in 1956. Information from Era 22/1/189812/2/1898. Untraced.

Lawson, Mr Clog and step dancer from Tunstall, Lancashire.  Recalled by Mrs. Arthur Batty as performing a clog dance and a Three Reel.  Untraced.

Leak, Anthony Dancer and informant from High Newton, Westmorland  undated.

Liddell, Avon?  Clog dancer, perhaps from Houghton-le-Spring, Co. Durham.  Recalled by a Mr. Medd on 23/11/1980.

Little, Jos   Clog dancer, according to an un-named informant on 8/11/1980 taught by Billy Findlay.  Untraced.

Lindsay, Bill  Perhaps a clog dancer.  Judged in the early years of the Four Northern Counties Championships.  Untraced.  Information from  Mary Jameson on the  2/12/1981.

Liscomb, George  Clog dancer from South Shields.  Judged in the early years of the Four Northern Counties Championships.  Information from  Mary Jameson on the  2/12/1981.

Lothian, Alexander  Dancer from Lauder.  Able to teach the Highland Fling he had learned from Andrew Cochrane.

Lowden, Bill  Clog dancer from Harrington, Cumberland.

Lowe, Eva Dance mistress.  Fifth generation of the Lowe family

Lowery, Jimmy  Clog dancer and teacher, probably from Shiney Row, Co. Durham.  Recalled by an un-named informant on 23/11/1980 as teaching in the 1930s.  Untraced.

Luke, L. (or perhaps Eva) (Miss) Clog dancer. Competed (unplaced) in the 1935 Northumberland and Durham Championships at Stanley, Co. Durham.  Untraced. Information from the Stanley News for 24/5/1935 and  21/6/1935.

Luke, May (Miss) Clog dancer. Competed (unplaced) in the 1935 Northumberland and Durham Championships at Stanley, Co. Durham.  Untraced.  Information from the Stanley News for 24/5/1935 and  21/6/1935.

Lynch, Mr & Mrs  Dancers and informants from Calderdale Lancashire.

MacAskill, Margaret  Dancer from South Boisdale.  Provided a notation for Over the Hills and Far Away.

MacDonald, Annie  Dancer from Daliburgh, South Uist.

MacDonald, Donald (Roidein) Dancing master from South Uist.

MacDonald, Harriet  Dancer from Daliburgh, South Uist.  One of the main sources for Over the Water to Charlie.

McDougall, Mr Dancing master operating on the West Coast of Scotland.  Untraced.

MacFarlane, Griselda.  dancer from Forfar.  Provided information on her father, dancing master James Neil. 

McGill, Hugh  ( – bef. 1980)  Clog dancer, perhaps from Houghton-le-Spring, Co. Durham.  Said to be a champion by an un-named informant on 23/11/1980.  Untraced.

MacIntosh, Alex Dancer from Daliburgh. Provided a notation for Gille Callum and the Highland Fling.

Mack, C.  Clog dancer from Rochdale.  Competed in the World Clog Championships in Bow, London 1898.  Drew his heat but was knocked out in the semi-finals.  Untraced. Information from Era  22/1/1898, 12/2/1898.

MacKay, Peter Dancer from Kilaulay, South Uist.  Provided information on dancing masters and a step for the Highland Fling.

McKelvie, Dougal  Dancing master from Arran.

MacKenzie, Mr  Dancing master operating on Orkney in about 1892.

MacLachlan, Ewan Dancing master from South Uist.  The original source for solo dances from the Hebrides.

MacLean, John  Dancer from Glen Uig.

MacLean, Roderick Dancer from Eoachar, S.Uist. Provided a partial notation for the First of August.

MacLellan, Angus John Dancer from Hacklett, Benbecula.

McLeod, Mrs H.I. Dancer from Saltcoats, Ayreshire.

McLeod, John Dancing master from Eochar, South Uist.  Main informant for solo step dancing from the Hebrides.

McMaster, Mr  Clog dancer from Whitehorn, Scotland.  Recalled by his son on 13/2/1981.

MacMillan, John Dancing master from South Uist.  Taught a number of solo dances.

McNicholl, E.B. Dancer from Culcheth, Warrington.  Provided notations for the Highland Fling, Gille Callum and Seann Triubhas.

MacPherson, Archie  Dancing master from Eochar, South Uist.  Main informant for solo step dancing from the Hebrides.

MacPherson, Roderick Dancer from Liniclett Muir, Benbecula.

McSparren, J.  (c.1875 )  Clog dancer from Felling, Co. Durham. Competed (unplaced) in the 1935 Northumberland and Durham Championships at Stanley, Co. Durham.  For this he wore satin breeches.  Untraced.  Information from  Angus Catanach when interviewed on the 19/2/1981 and the Stanley News for 24/5/1935 and  21/6/1935.

McPike, J. Clog dancer from Scotland.  Competed in the World Clog Championships in Bow, London 1898.  Won his heat but was knocked out in the semi-finals.  Untraced. Information from Era  22/1/1898, 12/2/1898.

Maddern, Miss L.A. Informant from Barrow-in-Furness who provided Tom Flett with a ball programme and other information, including dancing master Mr. Garnett.

Maddison, Jenny  Clog dancer, according to an un-named informant on 8/11/1980 taught by Billy Findlay.  Untraced.

Makepeace, Tommy  Clog dancer of Choppington, Northumberland.  Pupil of Charlie Hunter.  Danced as a “Mutt and Jeff” act with Ivy Sands in the 1920s.  Specifically at North Seaton Miners’ Welfare. (interview with Ivy Sands on 18/10/1980)

Marhoff, Viona Clog dancer from Silksworth, Co. Durham. Her Sailor’s Hornpipe steps have become relatively well-known as the “Sunderland Hornpipe”. Her hornpipe steps are published in the Newcastle series of booklets.

Marshall, Peter  Dancing master from Wigtownshire. Operating prior to WW1.

Mason, John “Pop” Dancing master, step dancer and musician (fiddle) from Dentdale. Born c. 1860.

Mason, Mrs Clog dancer from Cumbria.  Interviewed in 1976 by Lindsay Flett.

Maxwell, George Shepherd.  Dancing master operating in the Athelstaneford area.

May, Cuthbert Clog dancer and musician.  Son of Eddie May he taught Alex Woodcock, one of the IRT’s major informants.

May, Eddie  Clog dancer.  Pupil of Dickie Farrell.  Untraced. His daughter Winnie also danced. Pupil of Dickie Farrell.  Father of Cuthbert May.  Information from an undated cutting from the Newcastle Evening Chronicle. Recalled by Sam Bell interview on the 26/5/1981.

May, Joe  Perhaps a  clog dancer. Judge at the the World Clog Championships in Bow, London 1898.  Untraced.  Information from Era 12/2/1898.

May, Winnie  Clog dancer.  Daughter of Eddie May.  Untraced.  Recalled by Sam Bell interview on the 26/9/1981.

Medd, Miss  Clog dancer and pupil of  ?Avon Liddell?. Recalled by her brother  on 23/11/1980.

Metcalf, Mrs  Clog dancer from Cumbria.  Interviewed in 1976 by Lindsay Flett

Middleton, Dick Dancer from Dentdale,  Cumbria.

Milburn, Bruce Clog dancer from Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria.

Milburn, Mr  Clog dancer, perhaps from the Ashington area, Northumberland.  Referred to as a dancer in the 1940s by his grand-daughter on 12/9/1980.  Untraced.

Moar, J. Clog dancer and dancing master from Clifton, Cumberland.  Operating probably in the early 1900s.

Moreau, Cissie Clog dancer and actress from South Shields, Tyneside.  Pupil of  Jack Harrison. Untraced.  Information from  Elsie Willis on 8/10/1986.

Morton, Mr Dancing master operating in Kirkby in Furness in 1892. Barrow News  27/12/1892

Murphie, Dot She learned her clog steps in Liverpool. More details: P. Smith, Dot Murphie. Hornpipe Steps, Newcastle: Newcastle Series, (2008).

Neill, James  Dancing master from Forfar.  One of the most prominent dancing masters in Scotland during the nineteenth century.

Nixon, Florence  Clog and step dancer from Dore, Sheffield, Yorkshire.

Norman, Lizzie  Broom dancer from Lanton, Jedburgh.

Norris, Mr Dancer from Abbotsbury, Dorset.  Provided information on the Four Hand Reel.

O’ Henley, Angus  Dancer from Loch Boisdale.  Provided a notation for Blue Bonnets.

O’Mara, Frank Clog dancer.  Competed in the World Clog Championships in Bow, London 1898.  Knocked out in the first round.  Information from Era 22/1/189812/2/1898. Untraced.

Oversby, Mary Dancer and informant from Dentdale, Lancashire

Pamplin, Norman  Clog dancer.  Said by Ivy Sands on 18/10/1980 to be a star pupil of Dickie Farrell.

Parkinson, Chris Clog dancer from Ulverston. Provided step notations to Tom Flett.

Paton, Mr Dancing master probably operating in Perthshire in the nineteenth century.

Pedder, Jack Dancer and informant from Dolphinholme, Lancashire.

Peebles, Jenny Clog dancer from Harraton.  Pupil of Billy Findlay.  Referrred to by Mary Colpits 10/4/1981.

Percy, Tom Dancer from Over Wyresdale, Lancashire.

Perry, Joseph  Perhaps a  clog dancer. Judge at the the World Clog Championships in Bow, London 1898.  Untraced.  Information from Era 12/2/1898.

Pickthall, Evelyn Clog dancer.  Daughter of Stainton Robinson and one of Tom Flett’s major informants.

Piggot, S.L. Informant from Liverpool.  Provided information on the Robinson family in 1962

Pike, J.  Clog dancer from Motherwell.  Competed in the World Clog Championships in Bow, London 1898.  Won his heat but was knocked out in the semi-finals.  Untraced. Information from Era  22/1/1898, 12/2/1898.

Pilling, Julian  Collector from Nelson, Lancashire. Sole source of information on many dancers from the Colne Valley and nearby.

Pool, Hannah  Attended classes run by Mr. Garnett.  Untraced.

Powell, Will Clog dancer from London.  Competed in the World Clog Championships in Bow, London 1898.  Won his heat but was knocked out in the semi-finals.  Untraced.  Information from Era  22/1/1898, 12/2/1898.

Pringle, Nichol  Clog dancer from Byker, Newcastle. Competed in the World Clog Championships in Bow, London 1898.  Knocked out in the first round. Judged at the Northumberland and Durham Championships held in Gateshead in 1908.  Untraced. Information from the Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 4/7/1908Era 22/1/1898.

Pritchard, Tom  Clog dancer from Stocksfield. Competed (placed 5th) in the 1935 Northumberland and Durham Championships at Stanley, Co. Durham.  Untraced. Information from the Stanley News for 24/5/1935 and  21/6/1935.

Pye, Jessie Dancer and informant from Bleasdale, Lancashire

Raw, Mrs  Dancer and informant from Dentdale, Lancashire.

Ray, Ben  Perhaps a  clog dancer. Judge at the the World Clog Championships in Bow, London 1898.  Untraced.  Information from Era 12/2/1898.

Reid, John Dancing master from Kirrimuir. Pupil of James Neill.

Rhodes, George Clog dancer from Sheffield.  Father of Leo Rhodes grandfather of Percy Rhodes.

Rice, Leslie  Step dancer from South Zeal, Devon.  Major informant in respect of Devon step dancing and competitions.

Richardson, Jack (perhaps “Jokka”)  Clog dancer.  Claimed as a pupil by Jimmy Ellwood. Competed (unplaced) in the 1935 Northumberland and Durham Championships at Stanley, Co. Durham.  Untraced.  Information from the Stanley News for 24/5/1935 and  21/6/1935 and an MSS list of pupils in Jimmy Ellwood‘s handwriting shown to the IRT by Angus Catanach.

Ridding, S.E. Clog and social dancer from Cartmel, Lancashire.

Rigg, May Clog dancer who provided Tom Flett with several step notations.

Riley, Emma C. Clog and step dancer from Rowtenstall.  Daughter of Alfred Threlfall Robinson.

Roberts, J.H. Clog dancer from Dublin.  Competed in the World Clog Championships in Bow, London 1898.  Won his heat but was knocked out in the semi-finals.  Untraced. Information from Era  22/1/1898, 12/2/1898.

Robertson, Mrs  Dancer from Birnam, Perthshire. Provided a notation for the Highland Fling.

Robinson, Addie Informant from Greenodd, Lancashire. Provided information on dancing master  Robert Carson Robinson.

Robinson, Grace Dancer and informant.  Daughter of Joseph Robinson (Young Jos). Provided information on his classes and family background.

Robinson, J.R. Dancing master operating in Hawkshead in 1893.  Barrow News  30/12/1893.

Robinson, Jack  Step dancer from Seaton, Cumberland.  Credited with teaching Harold Cowper to step dance.  Thus his steps may have descended to Harold’s niece Marion Cowper.

Robinson, Joseph A. of Finisthwaite. Grandson of Joseph William Robinson (Old Jos). and brother of Mrs F. Clark. Provided Tom Flett with a contact for a ball programme on 29 August 1962.  He also provided information concerning his father (unidentified) winning  a clog dance championship for which he won a velvet belt. Undated interview.

Robinson, Joseph William jnr.  Clog and step dancer, perhaps from Backbarrow, Cumbria. Son of Joseph William Robinson (Old Jos).

Robinson, Margaret Anne Step dancer.  Daughter of Stainton Robinson and pupil of Louie Fuller.

Robinson, Norman Clog dancer and researcher from Grange-over-Sands.  Assisted Tom Flett by making local enquiries into the dance and one of his major informants.

Robinson, Roberta  Dancer and informant from Finsthwaite.

Robinson, Robert Carson Dancing master from Greenodd, Lancashire.

Robson, Alex  Clog dancer from Cambois.  Competed in the Northumberland and Durham Championships held in Gateshead in 1908, being placed 2nd.  Untraced.  Information from the Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 4/7/1908.  Perhaps the “Darkie” Robson taught by Joe Daley.  Information from Peter Daley 28/5/1981.

Rooking, Rachel  Informant from Kendal.  Provided a ball programme on  19 September 1962.

Royal, Tommy W.  Clog dancer from Manchester. Competed in the World Clog Championships in Bow, London 1898.  Placed 4th.  Information from Era  22/1/1898, 12/2/1898. Referred to as a champion in a list prepared by Percy Rhodes in 1956. Untraced.

Ryan, Veronica  Clog dancer and dancing mistress from Accrington, Lancashire.  Source of several step notations.

Salisbury, Mrs  Provided Tom Flett with brief information on the Winder family on 1st July 1960.

Sands, Ivy  Clog dancer from newbiggin, Northumberlands.  Oner of the IRT’s main informants.

Satterthwaite, Mr & Mrs  Clog dancers from Nibthwaite, Lancashire.

Scarisbrick, Mr  Clog dancer from Prescott, Lancashire.  Former sailor.  Taught Alex Boydell.  See Alex’s page for further information.

Scott, Cathy Clog dancer of Bedlington Station, recalled by an un-named informant on 13/2/1981 as still dancing in Bedlington, Northumberland.   Interviewed by the IRT 8/4/1981.

Scott, Fred Clog dancer.  Competed in the World Clog Championships in Bow, London 1898.  Disqualified in the first round.  Information from Era 22/1/189812/2/1898. Untraced.

Scott, Heather, (formerly Cumson)  Clog dancer of Fatfield, according to an un-named informant on 8/11/1980 and Mary Colpits on 10/4/1981 (2nd set of notes here), taught by Billy Findlay.

Scott Roy  Dancer from Orkney.  Was able to teach the Highland Fling.

Shanks, Thomas  Dancing master from Dunragit, Wigtonshire. Pupil of Peter Marshall he was able to teach his Liverpool Hornpipe.

Shepherd, Harry  Clog dancer from Workington, Cumberland.

Sherry, Sam  Clog dancer from Galgate, Lancashire.  Played a critical role in the clog revival, devising routines based on his experiences a music hall entertainer.

Short, Lucy Clog and step dancer from Ambleside.  Provided social and clog dance notations.

Short, Mary  ( – bef. 1980) Clog dancer from Houghton-le-Spring, Co. Durham.  Recalled by an un-named informant on 23/11/1980.  Untraced.

Simpson, George  Clog dancer from Sunderland.  Competed in the World Clog Championships in Bow, London 1898.  Disqualified in the first round.  Information from Era 22/1/189812/2/1898. Untraced.

Small, Mary Step dancer from Devon.  Recalled by Leslie Rice as featuring in a Devon Step Dance Competition of unknown date.  A traveller.  Untraced.

Smith, Tom  Clog dancer from South Shields.  Competed in the Northumberland and Durham Championships held in Gateshead in 1908, being placed 7th.  Untraced. Information from the Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 4/7/1908

Smith, Walter & Mrs  Dancers an informants from Tatham Fells, Yorkshire.

Spencer, Priscilla (1917 – ) Clog dancer from Bedlington Station.  She was placed 3rd in the Northumberland and Durham Championship competition in Durham in 1936 which was won by Joe Daley.  Pupil of Charlie Hunter.  Information from Ivy Sands on 11/1/1980 (partly erroneous) and the Durham Chronicle for 18/9/1936.

Smith, Jackie  Clog dancer responsible for teaching Mrs C. Goodwin and Anthony Gallagher.  Lancashire pedestal and toe and heel champion.

Smith, Matty  Clog dancer from South Stanley, Co. Durham.  Name recalled by John Surtees 25/2/1982.  Pupil of Harry Robinson. Competed (unplaced) in the 1935 Northumberland and Durham Championships at Stanley, Co. Durham.  Untraced.  Information from the Stanley News for 24/5/1935 and  21/6/1935 and an MSS list of pupils in Jimmy Ellwood‘s handwriting shown to the IRT by Angus Catanach.

Smith, Winnie  Dancer from Castlebay, Barra.  Able to teach the Highland Fling and Gille Calum.

Stainton, Thomas Dancing master from Backbarrow, Cumbria. Born 1867

Standing, Mr  Dancing master from near Preston, Lancashire.  Probably operating 1898-1905.

Staveley, Robert Dancing master from Hawes, Wensleydale, Yorkshire.  Known to have been teaching in about 1897

Stevenson, Miss Informant from Broughton Beck, Lancashire.  Provided information on the Robinson family in 1962.

Stokes, Fred Clog dancer from Sunderland.  Competed in the World Clog Championships in Bow, London 1898.  Won his heat but was knocked out in the semi-finals.  Untraced.  Information from Era  22/1/1898, 12/2/1898.

Storey, Mrs M. Clog and step dancer from Staveley, Westmorland.

Storrier, Betsy Daughter of John Reid who provided information about his classes and dances.

Strickland, Dick  Clog dancer from Lancashire.   Informant for Dan Howison in 1956.

Surtees, Bobby  Clog Dancer from Beamish, Co. Durham, brother of John Surtees. Pupil of Jimmy Ellwood, with whom he occasionally performed.

John Surtees  Clog dancer from Beamish, Co. Durham.

Surtees, Joss   Clog Dancer from Beamish, Co. Durham, brother of John Surtees.  Pupil of Jimmy Ellwood with whom he occasionally performed.

Suter, John  Clog dancer of Birtley, Co. Durham according to his daughter on 8/11/1980.  Untraced

Taylor, Mr Clog dancer from Cumbria.  Interviewed in 1976 by Lindsay Flett

Taylor, Percy  Clog dancer from Washington, Co. Durham. Competed (unplaced) in the 1935 Northumberland and Durham Championships at Stanley, Co. Durham.  Untraced.  Information from the Stanley News for 24/5/1935 and  21/6/1935.

Teasdale, Jimmy  Clog dancer.  IRT were told by an unnamed informant on 11/10/1980 that he had danced on television in about 1965.  Untraced.

Teasdale, Tommy Dancing master operating in the High Newton, Cumbria area in about 1890.

Thompson, Mrs H. Dancer from Rosedale, Yorkshire.

Thwaite, Mr & Mrs Dancers and informants from Wensleydale, Yorkshire.

Toaduff, Jackie  Clog dancer and entertainer from Stanley, Co. Durham.

Todd, Muriel Clog dancer from Kendal.  Pupil of Tommy Cannon.

Tracey, Pat  Clog dancer and major contributor to the clog dance revival from the 1960s until her death in 2008.

Trevithick, Mr  Clog dancer.  Recalled by Sam Bell interview on the 26/9/1981 as perhaps the son of Winnie May.  Claimed to be a champion clog dancer.  Untraced despite substantial efforts by the IRT.

Tugman, Mrs. M.J. Informant from Kendal.  Provided a ball programme in 1962. Interviewed briefly by Tom Flett  19/9/1962.

Tully, William & Mrs Dancers and informants from Northumberland.

Turnbull, George Dancer and musician from Langstrothdale, Yorkshire.

Turner, Herbert  Clog dancer.  Pupil of Charlie Hunter in the 1920s.  Competed at the Durham clog competition of 1935 when he was beaten in the first round by Ivy Sands.

Urquhart, Billy  Dancing master, originally from Scotland but teaching in Ribblehead in about 1895-1900.

Vause, Robert “Bob”  Clog dancer.  Said to be a Lancashire Champion.

Voles, Thurston  Clog dancer from Houghton-le-Spring, Co. Durham.  Recalled by an un-named informant on 23/11/1980.  Untraced.

Walbourn, Mr Clog dancer.  Performed a clog hornpipe and comic dance  at The Aquatic Theatre, Sadlers Wells, London week commencing 17/8/1823.  See: Public Ledger and Daily Advertiser, 17/9/1823, p1 col 1. Untraced.

Walker, Donald Dancer from Daliburgh, South Uist.

Walker, James Dancer from Broughton-in-Furness.  Pupil of Joseph William Robinson jnr. See correspondence with Y.E. Burrow,12 August 1962 and 16/9/1962 and 26/9/1962. Untraced.

Wallace, Elizabeth Dancing mistress from Kilmarnock.  Active in the 1950s.

Walmsley, Jack Informant from Newton.  Provided background information of village dances in Lancashire.

Wannop, Mr & Mrs  Dancers and informants from Penrith.

Warren, George Clog dancer.  Pupil of Dickie Farrell.  Information from an undated cutting from the Newcastle Evening Chronicle.

Watson, Albert  Clog dancer of Stakeford and Ashington.  Referred to by an un-named informant on 12/9/1980.  Untraced.

Welsh, Cissie  Clog dancer from Scotland.  Pupil of  Jack Harrison.  Untraced.  Information from  Elsie Willis on 8/10/1986.

Whittle, John and Mrs  Dancers from Workington, Cumberland.

Williamson, Mr  Clog dancer from Workington, Cumberland

Willis, Elsie Clog dancer from Shiremoor, Northumberland. Daughter of  Jack Harrison.

Willis, June Clog dancer from Shiremoor, Northumberland.  Daughter of Elsie Willis, learned to dance from her grandfather, Jack Harrison. Information from  Elsie Willis on 8/10/1986.

Willis, Robert  Clog dancer from Shiremoor, Northumberland.  Son of Elsie Willis, learned to dance from his grandfather, Jack Harrison. Information from  Elsie Willis on 8/10/1986.

Wilson, Miss Dancing master operating in the Dumfies area.  Active from about 1930 to 1960.

Wilson, Cissie Informant who provided Tom Flett with details of the Three and Eight Hand Reels and a Sword Dance.

Wilson, T.  Dancing master operating in Barrow in 1893. Barrow News  30/12/1893.

Winder, Richard Dancer from Wyresdale, Lancashire.

Wood, Fred & Mrs Dancers and informants from Slaidburn, Lancashire.

Woodcock, Alex  Clog dancer from Alnwick, Northumberland.  One of the IRT’s main informants.

Wright, John Clog dancer from Kendal.  Pupil of Tommy Cannon from whom he learned the Five Hand Reel.

Wright, William Clog dancer and dance teacher in the Whitehaven area.

Wynn, William Clog dancer originally from Wales, perhaps later living in Silksworth Co. Durham.  Grandfather and teacher of Viona Marhoff.  Information from an interview with Viona Marhoff on the 18/2/1982