Observations on the Popular Antiquities of Great Britain: Chiefly Illustrating the Origin of Our Vulgar and Provincial Customs, Ceremonies, and Superstitions, Volume 1Singing Tree Press, 1969 - 1606 pages "Chiefly illustrating the origin of our vulgar and provincial customs, ceremonies, and superstitions"--Subtitle. |
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Page 199
... Week , with the charity children bearing long poles clothed with all kinds of flowers then in season , and which were afterwards carried through the streets of the town with much solemnity , the clergy , singing men , and boys dressed ...
... Week , with the charity children bearing long poles clothed with all kinds of flowers then in season , and which were afterwards carried through the streets of the town with much solemnity , the clergy , singing men , and boys dressed ...
Page 202
... Week ( Saxon Gang dagas , i . e . days of perambulation ) is always the next but one before Whitsunday ; and so called , because on Monday , Tuesday and Wednesday , of that week , Rogations and Litanies were used ; and fasting , or , at ...
... Week ( Saxon Gang dagas , i . e . days of perambulation ) is always the next but one before Whitsunday ; and so called , because on Monday , Tuesday and Wednesday , of that week , Rogations and Litanies were used ; and fasting , or , at ...
Page 205
... week , 38. 4d . Item , for bread and drink the Wednesday in the Rogation Week , for Mr. Archdeacon and the Quire of the Minster , 38. 4d . 1585. - Item , paid for going the Perambulacion , for fish , butter , cream , milk , conger ...
... week , 38. 4d . Item , for bread and drink the Wednesday in the Rogation Week , for Mr. Archdeacon and the Quire of the Minster , 38. 4d . 1585. - Item , paid for going the Perambulacion , for fish , butter , cream , milk , conger ...
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