Great Western are based in Exeter, England. The side started up in the late 1960's, when Morris dancing was going through one of its revivals. Most of our dancing is based on styles Sharp collected from two villages in the Cotswold Hills of the Southern English Midlands; Leafield (better known amongst Morris Dancers as "Fieldtown") and Bampton, with one dance from Eynesham. "Cotswold" Morris is the style associated with large "wavers" (handkerchiefs), shin bellpads and long sticks. Great Western likes to put on a good show of "Performance Morris"; dancing with character, audience contact, and a high entertainment value. We try not take it too seriously, but work hard to entertain. Come and see us.