Lancashire legends traditions pageants sports & with an appendix containing a rare tract on the Lancashire witches

This book was published in 1873, and contains folklore and folk-wisdom from Lancaster, England. Some of the general topics covered are: legends and traditions; pageants, maskings, and mummings; sports and games; punishments; popular rhymes, proverbs, sayings, and similes; miscellaneous superstitions and observances. There is also information on May Day celebrations (such as the morris or morrice dance), omens, love charms, and riddles.. Several poems and songs are included, such as “The Legend o...See More