G.John (1921)
Source:
Gwen John (Auth.)
*The Derbyshire Mumming Play of St. George and the Dragon; or as it is Sometimes Called The Pace Egg
Folk-Lore,
1921, Vol.32, pp.181-193
*Full text of a play compiled from several version from the
North East Derbyshire colliery district, performed by Guisers
at Christmas 1921. the characters are: Old Fool/Old Bold Ben,
Father Christmas, Saint George/King George/King George of Paradise,
Slasher, Doctor, Black Prince of Paradise, King of Egypt,
Hector, Beelzebub, Slip Slop, and Devil Doubt/Little Chucker Out.
Index Terms:
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North East Derbyshire, Derbys.
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Perf. 1921
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*Full Text; Play; Compiled Text; Guisers; Christmas; Old Fool; Old Bold Ben; Father Christmas; Saint George; King George; King George of Paradise; Slasher; Doctor; Black Prince of Paradise; King of Egypt; Hector; Beelzebub; Slip Slop; Devil Doubt; Little Chucker Out; "St. George and the Dragon"; "The Pace Egg"
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Last Updated Mar 2005 by Peter Millington.
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