The Folklore of East AngliaRowman and Littlefield, 1974 - 192 pages |
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... known in Nor- folk as ' the love pain ' , suffered not only by expectant fathers but also by young couples in their courtship days . This vicarious suffering by the father is thought , often , to show the close affinity between him and ...
... known in Nor- folk as ' the love pain ' , suffered not only by expectant fathers but also by young couples in their courtship days . This vicarious suffering by the father is thought , often , to show the close affinity between him and ...
Page 73
... known as Hanky - Panky while the Nightingale family of Girton were renowned in many Cambridgeshire villages for their home - made gingerbread and large cushion - shaped sweets known as ' nation mushions ' . Indeed , Harston May Day Fair ...
... known as Hanky - Panky while the Nightingale family of Girton were renowned in many Cambridgeshire villages for their home - made gingerbread and large cushion - shaped sweets known as ' nation mushions ' . Indeed , Harston May Day Fair ...
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... known . It was because of its isolated position , however , that Balsham , also in Cambridgeshire , became known as the place where ' they do three days ' waashin ' for naathin ' ' , while class distinction in Bur- well was expressed in ...
... known . It was because of its isolated position , however , that Balsham , also in Cambridgeshire , became known as the place where ' they do three days ' waashin ' for naathin ' ' , while class distinction in Bur- well was expressed in ...
Contents
Cures and Remedies | 42 |
Fairies Ghosts and Black Dogs | 75 |
Giants JackoLanterns and The Devil | 93 |
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References to this book
Encyclopedia of Folk Medicine: Old World and New World Traditions Gabrielle Hatfield No preview available - 2004 |
Encyclopedia of Folk Medicine: Old World and New World Traditions Gabrielle Hatfield No preview available - 2004 |