Clog and step dancer from Newton. Born c. 1880.
Lived in Dale Head for most of his life. He recalled dances at the “clippings” – sheep shearings held in a hay loft. Additionally was able to recall a local man performing a broom dance.
Information derived from an interview by Tom Flett with Jack Walmsley undated
See also:
Flett, Tom, correspondence 1962
- Letter to Mr Walmsley, 7 October 1962