Mercia Morris

Who are Mercia Morris?

Mercia Morris is the first-ever Morris group collaboration to take part in such a public art project and has brought together 1st Sedgley Morris, Aelfgythe Morris, Bedcote Morris, Beorma Morris, Birmingham Rapper, Black Adder Morris, Erstwhile Morris, Foxs Morris, Jockey Morris and Ragged Oak Morris.

Our aim is to expand the awareness of Morris dancing, and this bull provides an exciting opportunity to showcase this vibrant and diverse tradition in a new, dynamic way.

Have you ever encountered a group of unusually dressed people playing music and bouncing about and wondered about the history of the tradition?

Our group has representatives of Border, Cotswold, North West and Rapper styles so you will see hankies, clogs, crossed swords held aloft, sticks, rag jackets and face paint if you encounter us all together!

We will be in Birmingham for a Day of Dance on Saturday 19th July 2025, please do say hello :-)

Please see below for information on the Mercia Morris sides involved and how to get in touch if you would like to book us or have a go yourself.

Artist Credit:

Instigator, design and painting lead Megan Smith-Evans
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Dancing figures Gemma Wheeler