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1 online resource, In England today we enjoy a rich diversity of folk traditions, many of which can trace their beginnings back hundreds of years. They stem from every phase of our antiquity and embody all the peoples who have traditionally enriched our culture. In this book we visit some of the best known examples, including mumming, cheese rolling, tree dressing, rushbearing, beating the bounds, flitch trials and Wassailing, among many other customs, festivals and traditions. Covering all aspects of English folklore and tradition, including myths, legends, traditional song and dance, games, seasonal events and, Cover; Title Page; Contents; Acknowledgements; Foreword; Introduction; 1 Hobby Horses; 2 Hunting of The Earl of Rone; 3 Cheese Rolling; 4 Shrovetide; 5 Unusual Sports and Games; 6 Mumming; 7 Straw Bears; 8 Wassailing; 9 Flitch Trials; 10 Hocktide; 11 Beating the Bounds; 12 Tree Dressing; 13 Jack in the Green; 14 Rushbearing; 15 Well Dressing; 16 Fire Festivals; 17 Bonfire Night; 18 Guy Fawkes Carnivals; FEATURED CUSTOMS; Plate Section; About the Author; Copyright

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Author

Henry Buckton, Hentry Buckton

Publisher

Stroud : History Press

Published

2012

Language

EN

ISBN

9780752467979

Category

history

Subjects

Science, Folklore, History

Rating

3.75 / 5 (4 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13