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An exploration of Sussex traditional culture in its geographical, religious, ritualistic social and economic context, including seasonal customs, mummers plays, folk songs, legends, smuggling and shepherding.

A new edition with an updated gazetteer and filmography

For 400 years Kent and East Sussex were vividly and visibly associated with the cultivation of hops. Fran and Geoff Doel have evoked this bygone world of hopping by gathering together a wide range of social and literary accounts, poems and songs from the Tudor period to the present day, each with a contextual introduction.

'Kent, sir - everybody knows Kent - apples, cherries, hops and women' - Mr Jingle in Charles Dickens' Pickwick Papers

An essential guide to Northumbria's myths and legends

Delve into the diverse traditions and customs of Dorset, showcasing a vibrant tapestry of local lore and practices. The book highlights fascinating elements such as saints' tales, smuggling history, witchcraft, and unique rituals like wife sales and hempseed divination. Readers will discover the significance of West Gallery Music, hill figures, and various seasonal festivities, including May garlands and bonfires. This exploration offers a captivating glimpse into the region's cultural heritage and its enduring traditions.

A study of the Green Man through church carvings, folk customs, legends and literature, plus an extensive Gazetteer. schovat popis