Item #362808 Origins of English Festivity: How Wakes and Fairs Took Shape. An article printed in 1775 : 4 pages. HOW ENGLISH FESTIVITY BEGAN: THE EARLY EVOLUTION OF WAKES AND FAIRS.

Origins of English Festivity: How Wakes and Fairs Took Shape. An article printed in 1775 : 4 pages.

London: Annual Register, 1775. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages). Very Good Condition. Item #362808

4 pages. A concise historical overview of wakes and fairs, based on Whitaker's History of Manchester. It outlines their religious beginnings, their evolution into communal celebrations, and their role in shaping local identity, seasonal rhythms, and popular recreation in early English life. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 13 x 20 cms. Category: Annual Register; Special Interest; Printed before 1800;.

Keywords: BZDB395 Annual Register; Special Interest; Printed before 1800; HOW ENGLISH FESTIVITY BEGAN: THE EARLY EVOLUTION OF WAKES AND FAIRS Origins of English Festivity: How Wakes and Fairs Took Shape. An article printed in 1775 : 4 pages.

Price: £19.95

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