Watch it quick… before it goes, which seems likely. My thanks to Griselda Cann Musset for spotting this one!
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Or see here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r785dfa_PKQ
Also search for Bob Roberts – there’s other clips of him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak4cSiTOq9k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPOcx59qmlw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m_ysiV4uVY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InLa11xsZn8
It is not widely known that Bob was also an accomplished step dancer – a dance tradition which just about continues in Suffolk.
Chris –
Thanks for these!
I’m not sure you intended that last link!
Must say, though, that I like to think stepdancing is pretty healthy in East Anglia, though clearly not what it once was.
Gavin
Absolutely amazing a real treat indeed, they don’t make them like Bob anymore but Dick Durham’s still going strong.
BTW the clip(s) can be downloaded using any free YouTube Downloader app.
http://www.clipconverter.cc seems good and it’s all on line – it doesn’t seem to involve installing anything on your computer.
Thanks very much for this beautiful little film. A tradition nearly gone.
Jeff
Lovely little film – with the 18 year old Dick Durham..