Folklore of Kent
Published on 10. March 2009
192 pages
978-0-7509-5293-4 (ISBN)
Description
Kentish folklore reflects the curious geography and administrative history of Kent, with its extensive coastline and strong regional differences, which are reflected in distinctive cultural traditions. Bounded by sea on three sides, Kent has the longest coastline of any English county and was the base for much maritime activity, giving rise to communities rich in sea-lore.
Fran and Geoff Doel explore the folklore, legends, customs and songs of Kent and the causative factors behind them. From saints to smugglers, hop-pickers to hoodeners, mummers to May garlands and wife sales to witchcraft, this book charts the traditional culture of a populous and culturally significant southern county.
Fran and Geoff Doel explore the folklore, legends, customs and songs of Kent and the causative factors behind them. From saints to smugglers, hop-pickers to hoodeners, mummers to May garlands and wife sales to witchcraft, this book charts the traditional culture of a populous and culturally significant southern county.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Stroud
United Kingdom
File size
6,55 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-7509-5293-4 (9780750952934)
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Persons
FRAN DOEL has a Masters degree from UEA in Medieval Studies; DR GEOFF DOEL has a literary PhD, is a Fellow of the University of Kent and an Associate Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University. They have researched extensively on folklore, published over 20 books and Geoff has featured on Time Team. They founded the famous Nellie's Folk Club in Tonbridge (named after a local ghost!) and the Tonbridge Mummers & Hoodeners. They are also involved in running the Canterbury Mummers & Hoodeners, the online Friday Folk and live folk sessions in Canterbury.
Content
- Intro
- Cover
- Title
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1 Spring & Summer Customs
- 2 Autumn & Winter Customs
- 3 Smuggling & Lore of the Sea
- 4 Hopping Down in Kent
- 5 Things Holy Healing Saints, Holy Wells & Hermits
- 6 Pageants & Street Theatre
- 7 Things Unholy Superstition & Witchcraft
- 8 Legends & Ghost Lore
- 9 Anti-Social Customs
- 10 A Question of Charity?
- 11 The Songs of the People
- Notes & Acknowledgements
- Appendix
- Bibliography
- Plates
- Copyright
