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Sarehole Mill

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SAREHOLE MILL (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Kenneth J Reid Birmingham Platinum Book

1- 8 1s dance down between 3s and ¾ turn 3s, Men RH, Ladies LH (2s step up 3-4). 1s dance up between 2s and ¾ turn 2s, Men LH, Ladies RH
9-16 1s cross down (no hands) to between 3s, ¾ turn 3s, 1M+3L LH, 1L+3M RH. 1s dance up and cast to 2nd place opposite sides
17-24 1s pass LSh to dance ½ diagonal reel of 4 with 3rd corners, pass LSh, dance ½ diagonal reel of 4 with 4th corners. 1s pass RSh to 2nd place opposite sides
25-32 3s+1s+2s dance ½ round clockwise to own sides and all turn partners RH

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)


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Sarehole Mill is a Grade II listed water mill (in an area once called Sarehole) on the River Cole in Hall Green, Birmingham, England.

It is now run as a museum by the Birmingham Museums Trust, is known for its association with J. R. R. Tolkien and is one of only two working water mills in Birmingham.

Sarehole Mill
Sarehole Mill


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