For a good description of the type of fighting known as "Single Stick", go to the Wedmore, Somerset website at: http://www.tutton.org/wedchr16.html Wedmore seems to have been famous for its Single Stick players. Many of my ancestors came from Wedmore, which probably explains why I'm absolutely lethal with a rolled up newspaper! (Ask any fly!). Best wishes, Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andy Mawer" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2003 7:03 AM Subject: [WSX] Single stick. > Hi all, > I have been reading a book about the Bourne Valley and the Chutes in N.W.Hants and East Wilts a game is mentioned called SINGLE STICK. > Would anybody have any idea what single stick was/is? > The passage referring to UPTON, is as follows; > Up to 1830 the villages in the Valley, says the record. sat spiritually in darkness, in the cruel shadow of death. The annual feast and revels with their cruel sports, including SINGLE STICK, wrestling, etc.,were scenes of blood, drunkenness, sensuality and sin. > Quite a mixture! > Look forward to hearing any suggestions. > > Best wishes > > Andy Mawer