
Uniform with this Volume
THE CUSTOMS OF OLD ENGLAND - BY - F. J. SNELL
PREFACE
THE CUSTOMS OF OLD ENGLAND
ECCLESIASTICAL - CHAPTER I - LEAGUES OF PRAYER
ECCLESIASTICAL - CHAPTER II - VOWESSES
OCTAVIÆ MATRONÆ VIDVÆ DEI.
ORATE ANIMA DOMINE JULIANE ANGELL VOTRICIS CUJUS ANIME PROPRICIETUR DEUS.
HIC JACET TUMULATA DOMINA JOHANNA BRAHAM VIRDUA AC DEO DEDICATA. OLIM UXOREM JOHANNIS BRAHAM ARMIGERI QUI OBIT XVIII DIE NOVEMBRIS ANNO DOMINI MILLINO CCCCXIX CU JUS ANIME PROPICIETUR DEUS. AMEN.
ECCLESIASTICAL - CHAPTER III - THE LADY FAST
Step into a charmingly detailed world where the everyday rituals of England’s past come alive. This volume offers a vivid snapshot of how people greeted the sunrise, prepared a simple meal, and marked the turning of the seasons. With a tone that feels like a friendly guide sharing stories over tea, it draws listeners into the texture of bygone daily life.
The book travels from bustling market fairs to quiet parish gatherings, uncovering the meanings behind customs such as Morris dancing, wassailing, and the quirky superstitions that governed household corners. It gently explains the hierarchies of polite conversation, the etiquette of courtship, and the practicalities of work in fields and workshops, all illustrated with colorful anecdotes that sparkle with humour and insight.
Narrated with clear, engaging cadence, the work invites anyone curious about heritage to hear the whispers of centuries‑old habits and values. It’s an ideal companion for a leisurely afternoon, making history feel both accessible and wonderfully alive.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (469K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Louise Pryor, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2006-08-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1862–1931
Best known for lively books on English history and regional life, this scholar-writer brought places like Devon and Exmoor vividly to the page. He also contributed to the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica, showing the same love of literature, legend, and the long sweep of the past.
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