The Norfolk Garland: A Collection of the Superstitious Beliefs and Practices, Proverbs, Curious Customs, Ballads and Songs, of the People of Norfolk, as Well as Anecdotes Illustrative of the Genius Or Peculiarities of Norfolk CelebritiesJohn Glyde (jr) Jarrold and sons, 1872 - 405 pages |
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Page 96
... the present day , yet the most magnificent churches , still the glory of our land , were erected and endowed with an unsparing liberality . " FEASTS AND PAGEANTS . NORWICH PAGEANTS . THE city of 96 THE NORFOLK GARLAND .
... the present day , yet the most magnificent churches , still the glory of our land , were erected and endowed with an unsparing liberality . " FEASTS AND PAGEANTS . NORWICH PAGEANTS . THE city of 96 THE NORFOLK GARLAND .
Page 97
... PAGEANTS . NORWICH PAGEANTS . THE city of Norwich has for many centuries been celebrated for its shows , its festivals , and its pageants . Prior to and during a portion of the Tudor period of Norwich history , Whit - Monday and Tuesday ...
... PAGEANTS . NORWICH PAGEANTS . THE city of Norwich has for many centuries been celebrated for its shows , its festivals , and its pageants . Prior to and during a portion of the Tudor period of Norwich history , Whit - Monday and Tuesday ...
Page 98
... pageant in the procession on Monday in Pentecost week as should be ap- pointed by the Mayor and Aldermen . Mr. Henry Harrod found in the Assembly Book in the Record Room of the Corporation , the following list of the early Norwich pageants ...
... pageant in the procession on Monday in Pentecost week as should be ap- pointed by the Mayor and Aldermen . Mr. Henry Harrod found in the Assembly Book in the Record Room of the Corporation , the following list of the early Norwich pageants ...
Page 99
... pageants were performed on movable stages , con- structed for the purpose . Each company brought forth its pageant and the carriage or stage in which they played . These carriages were high places , made like two rooms , one above the ...
... pageants were performed on movable stages , con- structed for the purpose . Each company brought forth its pageant and the carriage or stage in which they played . These carriages were high places , made like two rooms , one above the ...
Page 100
... pageants , the Creation of the World , was most likely the same as that played at Chester , Wakefield , and other places . The performance at one of these is thus described by an eye - witness : - " The end of a barn being taken away ...
... pageants , the Creation of the World , was most likely the same as that played at Chester , Wakefield , and other places . The performance at one of these is thus described by an eye - witness : - " The end of a barn being taken away ...
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