The Strange Story of the Dunmow Flitch
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Discover the fascinating story behind one of England's most peculiar marriage customs in "The Strange Story of the Dunmow Flitch" by J. W. Robertson-Scott. Delve into the historical traditions surrounding the Dunmow Flitch Trials, a unique Essex tradition where married couples could win a flitch of bacon by proving to a jury that they had not argued or regretted their marriage for a year and a day. Explore the rich folklore and social history of Great Dunmow through this meticulously prepared republication of a classic historical text. Uncover the origins and enduring appeal of this unusual pr...
Discover the fascinating story behind one of England's most peculiar marriage customs in "The Strange Story of the Dunmow Flitch" by J. W. Robertson-Scott. Delve into the historical traditions surrounding the Dunmow Flitch Trials, a unique Essex tradition where married couples could win a flitch of bacon by proving to a jury that they had not argued or regretted their marriage for a year and a day. Explore the rich folklore and social history of Great Dunmow through this meticulously prepared republication of a classic historical text. Uncover the origins and enduring appeal of this unusual practice, reflecting broader themes of marriage, fidelity, and community in English history. A captivating glimpse into the customs and traditions that shaped the social fabric of the region. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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