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Spring Custom in a North-Western Town: March to June in Salford

Edwards, Janet E

1967

A description of Spring calendar customs observed in Salford, Greater Manchester.

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Up-Helly-Aa: Torchlight Procession
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Up-Helly-Aa: Torchlight Procession

Nott, Dorothy A

January 1968

Torchlight procession at the Up-Helly-Aa festival in Lerwick (Shetland Islands). The procession replaced the custom of pulling blazing tar barrels through the streets.

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Sound Recording, Greater Manchester

Edwards, Janet E

[1967]

The collector introduces and sings four songs associated with May Day celebrations in Salford. These include a Molly Dancers' song, which the collector states as having been sung in the city in the 19...

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