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A Sussex Christmas
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A Sussex Christmas

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This absorbing collection of Sussex carols and customs, seasonal recipes and literary tales, plays and pastimes, re-examines the rich heritage of Christmas past from around the county. Stories range from the Anglo-Saxon era to the Second World War, encompassing urban and rural Sussex, and featuring secular and religious celebrations of rich and poor, which is sure to enthrall both long-time residents and newcomers alike. From tales of Brighton Pavilion under snow and old festive recipes to well-known seasonal songs, such as Good King Wenceslas and the traditional Sussex wassail, A Sussex Christmas provides the reader with a seasonal anthology of the county and will be a treat for all. 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. Dr Geoff Doel has thirty years' experience of researching and lecturing on folklore for the universities of Kent & Sussex, Birkbeck and Goldsmiths Colleges and the City Lit. He has a PhD on Thomas Hardy and alongside Fran Doel MA, has lectured extensively in adult education at various universities on literature, medieval and traditional culture. Together, they are the authors of several books on aspects of traditional British Culture, including Worlds of Arthur, Robin Hood, and A Dorset Christmas all published by The History Press.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Date
30 December 2025
ISBN
9781837050116

This absorbing collection of Sussex carols and customs, seasonal recipes and literary tales, plays and pastimes, re-examines the rich heritage of Christmas past from around the county. Stories range from the Anglo-Saxon era to the Second World War, encompassing urban and rural Sussex, and featuring secular and religious celebrations of rich and poor, which is sure to enthrall both long-time residents and newcomers alike. From tales of Brighton Pavilion under snow and old festive recipes to well-known seasonal songs, such as Good King Wenceslas and the traditional Sussex wassail, A Sussex Christmas provides the reader with a seasonal anthology of the county and will be a treat for all. 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. Dr Geoff Doel has thirty years' experience of researching and lecturing on folklore for the universities of Kent & Sussex, Birkbeck and Goldsmiths Colleges and the City Lit. He has a PhD on Thomas Hardy and alongside Fran Doel MA, has lectured extensively in adult education at various universities on literature, medieval and traditional culture. Together, they are the authors of several books on aspects of traditional British Culture, including Worlds of Arthur, Robin Hood, and A Dorset Christmas all published by The History Press.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Date
30 December 2025
ISBN
9781837050116