Hastings Histories
You've probably heard of Hastings already - apparently something happened there in 1066...? Hastings is a unique seaside town full of quirks, characters and amazing histories. Every episode in this new podcast will tell a different tale from Hastings' past, featuring the voices of those that live in the town. There's so much more to us than just 1066....
Hastings Histories
The History of Hastings Jack in the Green
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James Ellis
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Episode 1
Almost everyone from Hastings will know about Jack in the Green... but where does this strange and wonderful tradition come from?
In this episode we will be exploring the origins behind this Mayday custom and questioning the widely held assumption that it has links to paganism. We will be joined by Keith Leech, founder of the modern Hastings celebration and local folklore expert.