TRIP TO KILBURN
Playford's Dancing Master of 1718
Cecil Sharp in 1916.
(triple minor)
to the tune of Black and Grey
Recording: trip_to_kilburn-073-bnecd-11.mp3.zip
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tezmp_1pXYY&list=UUhYJngkH8ZBaMIxPpLc1JIA
A1 1-2 C1 cast to 2nd place, C2 move up 3-6 C1 and C3 4 hands once round (left?) 7-8 C1 lead down between C3. A2 1-2 C1 cast up to 2nd place (C3 move down) 3-6 C1 and C2 4 hands once round (left?) 7-8 C1 lead up through C2 B 1-2 C1 cast to 2nd place, C2 moving up (progression) 3-8 all 6 hands round one time B2 1-4 4 changes of circular hay, C1 and C2 5-8 C1 and C2 turn partners 2 hands
A Trip to Kilburn
Longways triple minor 1st couple cast down into 2nd place while 2nd couple move up, 1st and 3rd couples hands-4, 1st couple leads down into 3rd place. 1st couple cast up into 2nd place, 1st and 2nd couples hands-4, 1st couple lead up through 2nd couple 1st couple cast down into 2nd place, all hands-6. 1st and 2nd couples circular hey, partners facing; 1st and 2nd couples turn partners.
Note: Easily turned into 3C set by C1 casting at end of circular hey and C3 turning 2H up as C2 turn 2H.
Kilburn was the site of the Bell Tavern on the Kilburn Road north of London, which had been established around 1600. In 1714, ferruginous waters were discovered near the site, and very rapidly tea gardens and a great room were set up to rival Sadler’s Wells; this dance capitalizes on the site’s new fame.
An advertisement from July of 1773 promises that:
the waters are now in the utmost perfection; the gardens enlarged and greatly im-
proved… The whole is now open for the reception of the public, the great room being
particularly adapted to the use and amusement of the politest companies. Fit either for
music, dancing, or entertainments. ..A plentiful larder is always provided, together
with the best of wines and other liquors. Breakfasting and hot loaves.