Three Spires Morris Dancers Barred from Lichfield Bower Festival Over Parade Dispute Friday, June 12, 2026 lichfield morris parade festival dispute exclusion threespires community tradition procession The Three Spires Morris dancers were unexpectedly excluded from this year’s Lichfield Bower festival parade following claims from festival organisers that the group caused delays by not adhering to instructions during the … Read More
Maypole Mayhem: Morris Dancers Barred from Beloved Midland Festival Sunday, June 7, 2026 lichfield bower morris tradition festival maypole dance heritage parade controversy The Lichfield Bower, a cherished Midland festival that signals the start of summer and dates back to the 12th century, became the scene of an unexpected controversy this year. A prominent group of morris dancers, known for … Read More