The Otterbourne Mummers performing the play in Otterbourne as they have for the community every Christmas since 1975. It was started up again after the words were handed down from a family member who had played the part of Little Johnny Jack in the play in 1904. Their play dates back to 1857.
Wonderful. I wish I'd known this had been revived when I was filming traditional customs back in 1976–77. I had seen old black & white photos of the Longparish and Overton mummers and thought they were the most spectacular mummers' costumes I had ever seen; to see them in action, and in colour, is amazing.
sigarb 1 year ago
Beautifully done.
Frailer46 1 year ago