A Dorset Christmas Paperback / softback
by Fran Doel, Geoff Doel
Paperback / softback
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Explore the rich heritage of Christmas past in Dorset through this varied collection of carols and customs, seasonal recipes and stories, plays, pastimes and pantomimes, and extracts from the seasonal writings of the great Dorset authors Thomas Hardy and William Barnes.
Stories range from the Middle Ages to the Second World War, encompassing urban and rural Dorset, and featuring secular and religious celebrations of rich and poor, which is sure to enthrall both long-time residents and newcomers alike. From Christmas in the workhouse to the ritualistic Symondsbury Mummers Play and recipes for how to make a rich plum cake A Dorset Christmas will be a welcome addition to any anthology of the county and a seasonal treat for all.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:Illustrations
- Publisher:The History Press Ltd
- Publication Date:01/11/2005
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- ISBN:9780752435794
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Out of Stock - We are unable to provide an estimated availability date for this product
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:Illustrations
- Publisher:The History Press Ltd
- Publication Date:01/11/2005
- Category:
- ISBN:9780752435794