{"product_id":"9780008697969","title":"Britain’s Folklore Year: A Seasonal Journey Through Our Customs, Celebrations and Rituals","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Norman, Mark\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eUnited Kingdom, Great Britain\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 11 September 2025 by HarperCollins Publishers (National Trust Books) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the National Trust' series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback | 224 pages\u003cbr\u003e198 x 144 x 24 | 494g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fascinating journey through Britain’s folklore, season by season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngaging text written by a folklore expert.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes spells and charms from Britain’s folklore and magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShows where you can visit rituals and events today. Specially commissioned linocut illustrations throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupported by the National Trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Season by season, this book traces the colourful events, customs and rituals of Britain’s folklore and shows where you can visit many of them today. The book is studded with spells and charms too and has beautiful original linocut illustrations throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The book reveals the origins and history of some of our best-known customs like April Fool’s Day, maypole dancing and wassailing, and also introduces us to many lesser-known ones around the UK, such as Beating the Buns, Sanding the Streets, Hunting the Earl of Rone and Bawming the Thorn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e There are entertaining (and often perilous) sporting traditions too, from worm-charming to wife-carrying, from nettle-eating to cheese-chasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darling Reads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55714025537860,"sku":"9780008697969","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/1265\/8244\/files\/9780008697969.jpg?v=1759246078","url":"https:\/\/darlingreadsbooks.com\/products\/9780008697969","provider":"Darling Reads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}