Maypoles, Martyrs and Mayhem
Maypoles, Martyrs and Mayhem
366 days of British myths, customs & eccentricities
Paperback
Couldn't load pickup availability
Join our rewards scheme and earn 51 reward points on this purchase!
Earn 51 points on this!
Sign in or Sign up!- Release Date: 27/07/1995
- Barcode: 9780747522065
- Genre: Philosophy & Spirituality
- Sub-Genre: Mythology
- Imprint: Bloomsbury
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Maypoles, Martyrs and Mayhem
Couldn't load pickup availability
Collapsible content
DESCRIPTION
366 days of British myths, customs & eccentricities
An entertaining and informative resource for those interested in British history, delving deep into its customs and folklore.
This work offers insight into the part played by superstition in British history - the omens and beliefs that have guided kings and shaped the course of battles. Fact, myth and slapstick have all played their part in the story of these islands, and popular versions of events sometimes differ from those found in the standard history books. This book contains over 400 current and continuing customs, over 300 things to see, and over 150 haunted sites. Each of the customs and celebrations included is given its appropriate day, from New Year's Day to Hogmanay, from Shetland to the Channel Islands. When relevant, a story or event is included.
DELIVERY & RETURNS
UK Delivery:
- Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
- £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
- UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
International Delivery:
- Flat rate delivery charges vary by country.
Dispatch and Delivery Times:
- All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
- UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
- International estimated delivery times:
- Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
- USA: 7 to 15 working days
- Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days
View our full delivery infomation here.
-
OVER
2 MILLION PRODUCTS
-
60 MILLION CUSTOMERS
ACROSS 190 COUNTRIES
You might also like
Loading recommendations...