Cheese-rolling, horse skulls & morris dancers: Britain's strange folk customs
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Welcome to the History Extra podcast. Fascinating historical conversations. From the makers of BBC History Magazine. From green men and jolly horse skulls. To chasing cheeses down hills. and burning effigies.
Britain has a rich tradition of folk customs. Some are strange. Some Downright silly. But as Liz Williams explores in her book Rough Music,
Some of these traditions can also have a darker aspect. Based on shame, judgment, and social conformity. I spoke to Liz to find out more. Let's start with The title of the first chapter of your book Rough Music, which is
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