Rush Bearing: An Account Of The Old Custom Of Strewing Rushes, Carrying Rushes To The Church, The Rush Cart, Garlands In Churches, M

By Alfred Burton

Book Overview

Rush Bearing: An Account of the Old Custom of Strewing Rushes, Carrying Rushes to the Church, the Rush Cart, Garlands in Churches, Morris Dancers, the Wake, the Rush is a book written by Alfred Burton in 1891. The book provides a detailed account of the old custom of Rush Bearing, which was a popular tradition in England during the medieval period. The custom involved the strewing of rushes on the floors of churches and other public buildings, which was believed to keep the floors clean and fresh. The book describes the various aspects of the custom, including the process of carrying the rushes to the church, the construction of the rush cart, the making of garlands to decorate the church, and the role of Morris dancers in the celebration. The book also provides information about the Wake, which was a festival that accompanied the Rush Bearing custom. The author has collected information from various sources, including old manuscripts, historical records, and personal accounts, to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of the Rush Bearing custom. The book is an important historical document that provides insight into the cultural traditions of England during the medieval period. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164882163
• ISBN13: 9781164882169
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.0"