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Cry Havoc

This Cotswold side, based in Botley, was founded in 1993.
Cry Havoc, Oxford
Picture

Fiddle, early 20th century,
decorated 1998

Music for morris dancing is always performed live, on acoustic instruments, usually fiddle, melodeon and drum.
Cry Havoc band
Cry Havoc band
Cry Havoc bootstick

Bootstick, 2005

A bootstick is ‘stamped’ on the ground to provide extra percussion.
Cry Havoc band
Cry Havoc buzzard mask

Buzzard mask and hood, 2001

The ‘buzzard’ appears with Cry Havoc. Other sides have a fool or hobby horse. Their job is to clear space for dancing, warm up the crowd, and collect money.
Cry Havoc buzzard
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