Merrie England in the Olden Time, Vol. 2

Step into the bustling taverns and market stalls of 17th‑century England, where bawdy ballads, witty verses and colourful anecdotes echo off wooden beams and cobblestones. The collection gathers original poems and songs as they were penned, preserving the spelling, punctuation and rhythm of a bygone age. Listeners will hear the raw, unpolished language that once filled the ears of merchants, bakers, fishwives and wandering minstrels, offering a vivid glimpse of everyday life and popular humour.

Interwoven with lively dialogue, the pieces introduce a parade of memorable characters—boisterous drinkers, sharp‑tongued traders and cheeky shepherds—each revealing the attitudes and customs of their time. The narrator treats these historic verses with reverence and a touch of modern clarity, guiding you through the quirks without smoothing them away. Together, they create an audible tapestry that transports you straight into the heart of old England’s merry streets.