From as young as 5 years old through to adults, the Darwen Morris Dancers provided entertainment, physical exercise and endurance, team work and competitions.
Performing at the Darwen Gala 1970’s
Some of the competition 1970’s
Sheer concentration and focus c1980’s
Some of the adult contingent c1980’s
All in step, good team work and a high degree of concentration c1980’s
Difficult choreography with lots of moves to remember, but obvious signs of enjoyment c1980’s
Even the youngest carried medals showing how many competitions they had taken part in. These waist coats were also extremely heavy and would have pushed their endurance to the limit. c1980’s
Darwen Gala Procession c1990’s
Darwen Morris Dancer’s outfit. Kindly donated to Darwen Heritage Centre.