Tag Archives: Sidmouth Folk Week

10th August 2013 – man and melodeon

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Liz Terry

His face a mask of concentration, he plays a slow, sad tune as the cars and caravans leave. The festival is over but he will play on.

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9th August 2013 – procession

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Liz Terry

Heralding the end of a week of festivities – a joyful snake of light, colour, dance and song.

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8th August 2013 – feet

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Liz Terry

Thirty-six of them move in unison. Stomping on the hard floor with deafening precision. An army on the march.

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6th August 2013 – street organ

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Liz Terry

Painted in bright colours, it draws in young and old. As the handle is turned, it reads familiar tunes from punched cardboard strips. A group of tiny wooden morris men dance, play and drink to entertain the crowds.

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4th August 2013 – Gog Magog Molly

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Liz Terry

Multicoloured faces, smiling.Pointy hats, fruit-shaped caps, gold boots. A riot of colour spinning and skipping in the salty drizzle. http://www.gogmagogmolly.org.uk/

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