We are grateful to Folktrax for the use of their historic recordings. Originally recorded on open reel tape equipment in the 1950s, these have been remastered on digital audio tape. The aim of this presentation is not to try and give an overall coverage of the many calendar customs that are still extant in England, but rather to give a sound picture of a chosen few, together with some views about the meaning for them of these "Festive happenings". Includes text transcritions, unique colour photographs by Brian Shuel and a brief Bibliography.

HELSTON FURRY & HAL-AN-TOW - PADSTOW HOBBY HORSE - CASTLETON GARLAND DAY - BAMPTON MORRIS - HEADINGTON MORRIS - ABBOTS BROMLEY HORN DANCE - ANTROBUS SOULCAKERS - St CLEMENT'S DAY SONG - THE SINGING OF THE TRAVELS - AS I SAT ON A SUNNY BANK - THE CHERRY TREE CAROL - THE BITTER WITHY - LAZARUS - WEST COUNTRY WASSAILERS - JOHN BARLEYCORN - SHROVE TUESDAY - GOWER WASSAIL SONG

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