Mummers at Nutley

From the collection of

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton
Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton collects, preserves, catalogues and provides public access to its collection of films and magic lantern slides. The collection charts the rise of screen culture in the region and the nation and captures many aspects of life, work and creativity in the South East from the late 19th century to the present day. It is available for research, screenings, creative re-use and commercial access.

Mummers at Nutley


There's an outbreak of morris dancing in Nutley, East Sussex as St George slays the dragon in a performance put on by thirsty, dancing Mummers

Morris dancers and a Mummer's play feature in this wintry film from 1968, which depicts members of the troupe enacting the story of how St George slayed the dragon, played by a mummer in a vivid costume. Following more stylised fighting, and after several more pints, there is more dancing with swords before an amused audience. The latter part of the film shows Nutley's Open Trestle Post windmill, which was under restoration at the time of filming.

Morris dancers and a Mummer's play feature in this wintry film from 1968, which depicts members of the troupe enacting the story of how St George slayed the dragon, played by a mummer in a vivid costume. Following more stylised fighting, and after several more pints, there is more dancing with swords before an amused audience. The latter part of the film shows Nutley's Open Trestle Post windmill, which was under restoration at the time of filming.


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