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Who was Mary Neal?
Mary Neal CBE (1860-1944) and the girls of The Esperance Club were the spirit and instigators of the early 20th Century's Folk Song and Dance Revival. This project connects their stories to the inheritance of English song and dance today.
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05 February 2010
Mary Neal Inaugural Lecture at Cecil Sharp House with EFDSS
Lucy Neal will be giving the Mary Neal Inaugural Lecture at Cecil Sharp House, London in partnership with EFDSS on 5th February 2010.
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Lucy Neal to present paper 'For as Many as Will' at EMPAF National Conference, Derby
Lucy Neal will speak about Mary Neal at the EMPAF national conference, entitled "Passion, Partnerships and Empowering", which explores and celebrates partnership working and the...
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