BRITAINS FOLKLORE YEAR (NATIONAL TRUST) (HB)

A fascinating journey through famous customs like April Fool's Day, maypole dancing and wassailing, as well as lesser-known ones such as Beating the Buns, Sanding the Streets, Hunting the Earl of Rone and Bawming the Thorn. Season by season, the book traces the colourful events and rituals of Britain's folklore and shows where you can see many of them today. Also contains examples of traditional spells and charms, and entertaining (and perilous) sporting traditions, from worm-charming to wife-carrying, nettle-eating to cheese-chasing. Features original linocut illustrations throughout.