Gone West Out East
Creator: BBC (1972)
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Modern square dance was frequently transported to other nations through American servicemen. This video documents the effects of US airbases in East Anglia, England, on the cultural life of the area, with many locals adopting American customs including cowboy regalia, country music, and square dance.
In the video, jump to 20:30 to see the start of the square dancing sequence.
Subjects: Modern Western 1960 - 1974
Tags: East Anglia, England
Tags: East Anglia, England
Item Relations
| This Item | is related to | Item: Let's Square Dance (England) |
| This Item | is related to | Item: Mildred Buhler - biography |
| This Item | is related to | Item: Kindle Wakes - English square dance scene |
Citation
BBC, “Gone West Out East,” Square Dance History Project, accessed September 6, 2025, https://squaredancehistory.org/items/show/2110.
Dublin Core
Title
Gone West Out East
Alternative Title
The influence of the American bases on the cultural life of East Anglia
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Description
Modern square dance was frequently transported to other nations through American servicemen. This video documents the effects of US airbases in East Anglia, England, on the cultural life of the area, with many locals adopting American customs including cowboy regalia, country music, and square dance.
In the video, jump to 20:30 to see the start of the square dancing sequence.
In the video, jump to 20:30 to see the start of the square dancing sequence.
Creator
Date Created
1972