Chris J. Brady
London, England

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On the tall-ship "HMS" Rose.

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Professional:

Curriculum Vitae/Resumé:

Senior I.T. Consultant

Research on Traditional Dancing:

Social Dancing:

English 19'th c. Quadrilles & Country Dances

"Dancing Quadrilles" - a comic song from the 19'th c.
Arthur O'Bradley's Wedding - restored
Nellie Chaplin's "Revived Ancient Dances & Music," 1920

Irish 19'th c. Quadrilles & Country Dances:

"A Treatise on the THEORY and PRACTICE of DANCING",  Dublin (1810)
Kate Hughes' "Dancing Book,"  Dundalk (1867)
"Terpsichore - Her Votaries and Fashions," Dublin (1898)

Irish Set Dancing:

Irish Set Dancing - London, UK
Irish Set Dancing - Eire

Scottish 19'th c. Quadrilles & Country Dances:

Scottish 19'th c. - "Ballroom Companion" (1879)
Westrop's Caledonians

Australian 19'th c. Quadrilles & Country Dances:

Australian 19/20'th c. - "Mullens' Old Time Dance Guide"

New Zealand 19/20'th c. Social, Morris, Sword, Step Dance, Quadrilles, Country Dances:

19/20'th c. Social, Morris, Sword & Step Dance
Google video of Christchurch Country Dance Club

Step & Clog Dancing and Morris Dancing:

English Step & Clog Dancing:

Origins of Clogs
Papers from the Hornpipe Conference - 1993
Traditional Step & Clog Dancing - Dr. Ian Dunmur
Traditional Step & Clog Dancing Pictures
The English Clog Maker or Clogger
Lancashire Clogging (making and dancing)
Walkley's Clog Factory
Films, Videos, CDs, Tapes & Books - in constant revision
English Clog Dancers and Clog Dancing
Jimmy Ellwood
Sammy Bell's - Unique Pedestal
Sammy Bell - Tricks at Competitions
Sam Sherry - Lecture - 1984, Sam's lecture at the Reading Cloggies' Festival 1984. He describes his professional dancing with his four brothers on the music hall stage, including a visit to New Zealand.
Durham Championships, 1978
Gateshead Garden Festival - 1990, includes interview with Pat Tracey when she demonstrates Old Lancs Heel & Toe steps emulating the sounds of cotton mill machinery.
Reading Cloggies - 'Campaign for Reel Reels' - in preparation
Reading Cloggies' Festival - 1982 Jim Lloyd and 'Folk on 2' visit the Reading Cloggies' Festival. Includes interviews with Ian Dunmur, Sammy Bell and Ashley Hutchings.
Reading Cloggies' Festival - 1994 Radio BBC Berkshire interviews Marion Target, Francis Alison, and Chris Brady with music by Ben Thackeray. Includes a demo. and description of Sammy Bell's 'zip' waltz step for a slatted dancing board.

Welsh Clog Dancing

Huw Williams and Welsh Clog Dancing - interviewed by Jim Lloyd on 'Folk on 2' - 1988/87

Traditional Irish Step Dances:

Collected from James Kean and Dan Furey of Labasheeda, Co. Clare, Eire during the period from 1990 to 1999:

"The Yellow Haired Goat" - an old Irish crossed-sticks dance
"Single Time" - an old Irish step dance - in preparation
"The Priest in his Boots" - an old Irish step dance - in preparation
Irish "Brush Dance" - in preparation
Google video incl. "Single Time," "Yellow Haired Goat," "Priest in his Boots," etc.

American Clog:

The Dancing Marleys
Early Jig & Clog Manuals Online
Dick Sands
Henry Tucker
Ed. James

New Zealand Morris Dancing:

City of Auckland Morris Dancers- Origins
City of Auckland Morris Dancers - 10'th Anniversary (photos)

Jig Dolls:

Jig Dolls - where to buy, how to play, etc.
Google video "Pat Pickles Jig Doll Party"
Dancin' Dolls and Walkin' Mules - Wooden Toys by Willard Watson

Traditional Folk Activities - Morris, Mumming, etc.:

Morris

Dictionary of Faiths & Folklore by W.C.Hazlitt, 1905
Morris Dancing & May-day Games, Walford's Antiquarian, 1886
Morris Dancing in Ireland
"The Pipe and Tabor" by Sir Francis Darwin, 1914

Mumming

Eastcote - Mumming Play, Middlesex
Harefield - Mumming Play, Middlesex
Quidhampton - Mumming Play, Wiltshire
Yiewsley - Mumming Play, Middlesex
West Drayton - Mumming Play, Middlesex
Wheelers End - Mumming Play, Bucks
Wootton Rivers - Wassailers' Song, Bucks
Mumming - Walford's Antiquarian, 1883
Mumming - Hazlitt Dict. of Faiths & Folklore, 1905
Mumming in Ireland

Major Online Research Resources:

Use the search terms 'clog danc*' or 'jig danc*' or 'fancy danc*' or 'stage danc*' etc. [Note use of star ' * ' wild card]

Library of Congress - Dance Instruction Manuals Online (1490-1920)
Library of Congress - Performing Arts
Harvard University Library
British Pathe News - incl. The Five Sherry Bros.
British Library

Early Aviation Pioneers:

New Zealand:

Richard Pearse - NZ- who probably flew before the Wright Bros. in March 1903!!

Scotland:

Preston Watson - the first flying Scot.

Tall Ships:

How To Sail on A Tall Ship:

Want to Sail on a Tall Ship?
Sail Training Associations
Tall Ships & Organisations
Mariners International
Booking Agents
Typical Kit List
Tall Ship & Sailing Forums

Tall Ships Sailed On - Web Sites:

Sir Winston Churchill (2) - UK / Atlantic
"HMS" Rose - UK
Soren Larsen (2) - NZ
S.T.S. Royalist - UK
Lord Nelson (2) - UK
Kruzenshtern - Russia
HM Bark Endeavour (2) - UK / Pacific
Europa - Netherlands
Christian Radich - Norway
Prince Wiliam - UK

Tall Ships Sailed On - Photos & Reports:

Sailing Tall Ships - photos
Crossing the Line - report

New Zealand:

Takahe, Tiritiri Matangi Island - 1997

Railwayana:

Broad Gauge Railways:

Azores Breakwater Railway

Forums:

Delphi Forums Hosted (enter as 'Guest'):

Step and Clog Dance
Historic Vessels
Turkish Baths, Saunas & Spas

Schools and Colleges:

Patcham County Secondary School - 1959:

Patcham C.S. School

Personal Growth:

For many years I was bullied and discriminated at work (at a major UK airline) where ageism ruled and a 'blame culture' emanated from the top right down to the grass roots. In the 24 years I was there I was bullied and discriminated against by managers, team leaders, peers, and even an occupational health nurse. In about 2003 12 football-supporting peers hacked my personal web site and uploaded disgusting comments into my 'guest book;' they also set up an illegal bulletin board on the company network again uploading disgusting comments and photos about me. But they got caught. During the 6-month long investigation the stress was so great that I acquired alopecia universalis. However I was granted no compensation. Now having taken early retirement I am on a path of healing, learning to help and heal others in order to help to heal myself. My path has taken many twists and turns - but on coming to a cross-roads I have usually chosen to take 'the road less travelled.' Below are some of the paths I have taken, and indeed am still taking, and some of the wonderful people who have helped me:

Reiki @ the Wren Clinic:

Reiki - Levels 1 / 2 - Michael Kaufman

Relaxation Massage:

Touch Amsterdam

Contemporary Shamanism:

EaglesWing - Contemporary Shamanism

Human Relations:

Human Awareness Institute - UK

Meditation @ the Wren Clinic:

'The Silent Mind' -   Michael Kaufman

Life Coaching

Life Coaching - Adam Clark

Favourite Relaxation / Meditation CDs:

"Crossing the Water" - Tony's wonderful CD; ITS BEAUTIFUL.
Tony's MySpace with Chanting - Chanting and ethereal music.
Om Namaha Shivaya - Robert Gass & Bliss - Listen to the Track 1 sample in MP3 - I LOVE IT!!!
Om Namaha Shivaya 2 - Robert Gass & Bliss - Listen to Track 1 sample in MP3
"The 'I Am ... ' Angel Meditation" on "Innerra" by Mohammad Bashar Al-hneidi

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