The Scouring of the White Horse; Or, The Long Vacation Ramble of a London Clerk

Download or read book The Scouring of the White Horse; Or, The Long Vacation Ramble of a London Clerk written by Thomas Hughes and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-05-19 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work presents an insightful report on the events of a festival held to celebrate the "Scouring of the Horse." It took place on the 17th and 18th of September, 1857. The festival's remarkable success led the Committee of Management to consider that people would enjoy having a small printed memorial. It includes an account of the doings on the Hill on the wonderful occasion and a collection of the various legends and traditions of the countryside. In addition, it presents precise historical reports relating to the significant events that took place in Great Britain, making it a perfect read for history lovers.