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Fran Doel Geoff Doel

Folklore of Kent

Fran Doel,  Geoff Doel

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English
The History Press Ltd
07 November 2024
Cultural studies; Folklore, myths & legends; Sociology: customs & traditions; Local history
Series: Folklore
An exploration of Kent's customs, tales, beliefs and traditions.

Kent boasts a plethora of characterising traditions which include hop-growing, smuggling and saints. All this reflects the curious history and geography of the area. It is bounded by sea on three sides, has the longest coastline of any English county and was the base for much maritime activity. This included trade and invasions, which gave rise to communities rich in sea-lore. This book also covers topics such as seasonal customs including harvest traditions; drama; witchcraft, saints and holy wells; and the background and songs surrounding fruit and hop-growing. This book charts the traditional culture of a populous and culturally significant southern county.

AUTHORS: Fran Doel MA & Dr Geoff Doel lecture in Cultural Studies for the Faculty of Humanities, University of Kent and have lectured extensively in adult education at various universities on literature, medieval and traditional culture. They are the authors of several books on aspects of traditional British Culture, including Worlds of Arthur and Robin Hood, both published by The History Press.
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Imprint:   The History Press Ltd
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 156mm, 
ISBN:   9781803997780
ISBN 10:   1803997788
Series:   Folklore
Pages:   192
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

FRAN DOEL has a Masters degree from UEA in Medieval Studies; DR GEOFF DOEL has a literary PhD, is a Fellow of the University of Kent and an Associate Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University. They have researched extensively on folklore, published over 20 books and Geoff has featured on Time Team. They founded the famous Nellie’s Folk Club in Tonbridge (named after a local ghost!) and the Tonbridge Mummers & Hoodeners. They are also involved in running the Canterbury Mummers & Hoodeners, the online Friday Folk and live folk sessions in Canterbury.

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