Scottish Country dancing has been popular for many centuries but, by the early 20th century, it had lost some of its special character. In 1923 Dr Jean Milligan decided that it was time to collect and publish the old dances before they disappeared. She then formed the organisation which became The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society which thrives today with members all over the world.
Lucy Clark, whose name the club bears, was an enthusiastic member of the RSCDS. She was a professional teacher of Scottish Country Dancing and an accomplished accordion player. She taught Scottish dancing in various schools as far apart as Rickmansworth, Beaconsfield and High Wycombe. She also taught adults and children at classes throughout this area.
In 1955 she started her own class in Amersham Old Town and this flourished at the Royal British Legion Hall until her death in 1966. She had a reputation as a strict teacher who demanded high standards of her dancers. She would regularly demonstrate footwork or dance figures while playing her accordion which also provided the music for the class.
To give her dancers experience of dancing without instruction she introduced monthly Saturday evening dances to a live band (McBain's). These dances were very popular, attracting upwards of 100 enthusiasts from a wide area each month.
When Lucy Clark died in 1966 her class decided that her work in promoting Scottish Country Dancing should continue, along with her name, so they formed the club which still bears her name and continues to this day.
The club now meets in Great Missenden.
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