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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.
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.
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...