J.Simpson (1981)
Source:
Jaqueline Simpson (Auth.)
BRITISH FOLKLORE
London: The Post Office, 1981
This is a series of seven work cards produced by the Post Office for
use in schools. They accompany the commemorative stamps issued on 6th
Feb.1981. One is headed; "Entertainments: Mumming and Hobby Horses".
It features two photos of Marshfield, Glos., Mummers, and one of Antrobus,
Ches., play. There is also a description of the Antrobus horse, and a
general account of folk plays. Another card, headed "The Calendar:
Hallowe'en and Mayday" includes one photo of the Antrobus, Ches. play
team. "Folklore on the Farm" details a Plough Monday custom practised by
the Young Farmers' Club at Exeter Cathedral. The other work cards are:-
"The Lore of the Landscape", "Superstitions: Luck and Charms",
Supernatural: Fairies, Witches and Dragons", and "Teacher's Notes:
Guidelines".
Index Terms:
| Locations: |
Marshfield, Glos. (ST7773); Antrobus, Ches. (SJ6479); Exeter, Devon (SX9292)
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| Years: |
Publ. 1981
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| Subjects: |
Photos; Plays; Plough Trailing; Mummers; Hobby Horses; Hallowe'en; Mayday; Plough Monday; Luck; Charms; Fairies; Witches; Dragons; Wild Horse; Souling Play
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| Archives: |
TDRG Archive, Ref. TD00287
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Last Updated Mar 1983 by Derek Schofield.
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