England in the Days of Old

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ENGLAND IN THE DAYS OF OLD.

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BYGONE ENGLAND,

Social Studies in its Historic Byways and Highways,

BY WILLIAM ANDREWS.

"Of interest alike to the antiquary and general reader is 'Bygone England,' a book from the able pen of Mr. William Andrews, devoted to the consideration of some of the phases of the social life of this country in the olden time."--Whitehall Review.

"A very readable and instructive volume."--The Globe.

"Many are the subjects of interest introduced into this chatty volume."--Saturday Review.

"There is a large mass of information in this capital volume, and it is so pleasantly put, that many will be tempted to study it. Mr. Andrews has done his work with great skill."--London Quarterly Review.

"We welcome 'Bygone England.' It is another of Mr. Andrews' meritorious achievements in the path of popularising archæological and old-time information without in any way writing down to an ignoble level."--The Antiquary.

"A delightful volume for all who love to dive into the origin of social habits and customs, and to penetrate into the byways of history."--Liverpool Daily Post.

"'A delightful book,' is the verdict that the reader will give after a perusal of its pages. Mr. Andrews has presented to us in a very pleasing form some phases of the social life of England in the olden time."--Publishers' Circular.

"Some of the chapters are very interesting, and are most useful for those who desire to know the origin and history of some of our daily practices and amusements."--The World.

"In recommending this book to the general public, we do so, feeling confident that within its pages they will find much that is worth knowing, that they will never find their interest flag, nor their curiosity ungratified."--Hull Daily News.

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[Illustration: THE HOUSE OF COMMONS IN THE TIME OF SIR ROBERT WALPOLE.]

ENGLAND IN THE DAYS OF OLD,

by

William Andrews.

London: William Andrews & Co., 5, Farringdon Avenue, E.C. 1897.

Preface.

This volume of new studies on old-time themes, chiefly concerning the social and domestic life of England, is sent forth with a hope that it may prove entertaining and instructive. It is a companion work to "Bygone England," which the critical press and reading public received with a warm welcome on its publication, and thus encouraged me to prepare this and other volumes dealing with the highways and byways of history.

WILLIAM ANDREWS.

THE HULL PRESS, February 14th, 1897.

Contents.

PAGE

WHEN WIGS WERE WORN 1

POWDERING THE HAIR 28

MEN WEARING MUFFS 40

CONCERNING CORPORATION CUSTOMS 48

BRIBES FOR THE PALATE 63

REBEL HEADS ON CITY GATES 74

BURIAL AT CROSS ROADS 105

DETAINING THE DEAD FOR DEBT 115