Mad Jack’s Morris has danced in and around Hastings, East Sussex, since its formation in 1976. They dance what is known as “Cotswold Morris” as a joint side - so teams of men and women go out together but the dances are performed by either the men or the women.
Mad Jack’s is named after a local eccentric, Mad Jack Fuller who was the Squire of the village of Brightling during the 18th century. In his day he built many follies including the “Sugar Loaf” which features on our badge. He was also the local M.P. and a philanthropist most famously employing out of work soldiers at the end of the Napoleonic war to build a wall around his estate, thus giving them work and saving them from destitution.
Mad Jack’s Women wear all white, with a waistcoat that’s black on the front, and has the cinque ports colours of red, gold and blue on the back, along with the team badge. The cinque ports colours are also used in the ribbons on armbands and small bell pads.
Mad Jacks Morris were responsible for reviving Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green in 1983. You might like to try out the related local cache Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green (GC91MWW)
And be sure to check out the Cache for Mad Jack’s Men here: GC94B6B
Find out more about Mad Jack’s Morris
See Mad Jack’s Women in action
The cache is not at this location. The marker is at the team's spiritual home in Hastings Old Town.
The cache is a film pot with the cinque ports colours. Some stealth required, please replace as found making sure it's tucked out of sight! Bring your own pen.