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Episode 145 - Celebrating England’s post-Christmas winter traditions
Episode 145 - Celebrating England’s post-Christmas winter traditions
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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Jan 6, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
With Christmas now behind us, we’re joined by Professor of History at the University of Bristol, Ronald Hutton, to look at the origins of some of England’s other winter traditions. Discover the origins of Plough Monday, Wassailing, Mummers’ plays, Valentine’s Day, Shrove Tuesday and Kissing Friday.
For more inspiration for things to do with English Heritage in January, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/top-5-things-to-do-in-january/
For more inspiration for things to do with English Heritage in January, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/top-5-things-to-do-in-january/
Released:
Jan 6, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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