Wassailing WHOLESALE-HIDE each ridge of the bark

each ridge of the bark on an old Oak tree

its working practices and magical ethos

The written works are enhanced by an offering of original and visionary art from contemporary practitioners

and from Feast to Famine

Wassailing WHOLESALE-HIDE each ridge of the barkAuthor: Simon Reed With legends going back over millennia, Wassailing is a fascinating and colourful part of the folklore and traditions of Britain. From the Apple Wassails of Devon and Somerset to the Doll Wassails of Yorkshire, this ancient blessing tradition has adapted itself to every level of society from agricultural workers to Lords, even featuring in four plots to murder the Monarch of the day. This book by Simon Reed, author of The Cornish