The Early Stories: 1953-1975

"The Early Stories: 1953-1975" is a captivating collection of short stories by acclaimed American author John Updike. Spanning over two decades, this anthology showcases Updike's literary prowess in the genre of fiction, exploring themes of love, identity, and the human condition. Each story offers a glimpse into mid-20th century life, reflecting Updike's keen observations and masterful storytelling. With a foreword by a notable contemporary critic, this collection is an essential read for those interested in the evolution of modern American literature, providing insight into the formative years of one of the 20th century's literary giants.

Dance and Song

Films taken from Kinora Spools (1912)

Bampton Broom and Morris Dances (1928)

Sword Dances in North Skelton, Handsworth, Sleights, Westerhope and Grenoside (c. 1927)

Dances by Ilmington Teams in the Grounds of Peter De Montforts House 1220 A.D. (1926)

Abbots Bromley, Painswick and Bampton (c.1928-36)

High Spen Sword Dancers (c.1928)

Bacup Coconut Dancers (1930)

Grenoside Long Sword Dancers (1938)

Wake Up and Dance (1950)

Here's a Health to the Barley Mow (1952)

Winlaton Sword Dance (From 'Mining Review' 8th Year No 5) (1955)

Dick Hewitt 'The Norfolk Step Dancer' (1979)

The Flora Faddy Furry Dance Day (1989)

Rapper Dancers at 'The National' (2003)

Extreme Sports

Newsreels: Shrove Tuesday Football Games from the 1920s

600-Year-Old Custom!

The Game of Haxey Hood (1929)

Handba' at Kirkwall, Orkney (1939)

New Year Fireball Festival, Stonehaven (1965)

News Stories

Shrove Tuesday in the 1960s

Ancient and Traditional Sport of Dwile Flonking (1966)

Dwile Flonking from Harleston (1967)

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Tar Barrel Rolling, Ottery St Mary (2000)

Shrovetide Football, Ashbourne (2000)

Hare Pie and Bottle Kicking, Hallaton (2005)

Mummers and Hobbyhorses

The Tichborne Mummers' Play (1919)

Walk In St George (1952)

Oss Oss Wee Oss (1953)

Derby Tup (1974)

All Manner of Customs

Newsreels: Greater London May Queens

Newsreels: Llandudno May Queens

Boy Bishop of Berden (1927)

Merrie England (1928)

One Potato, Two Potato (1957)

Castleton Garland Day (1957)

Election of New Mayor of Harwich and the Traditional Ceremony of Throwing Kitchels (1962)

All Manner of Customs (1965)

Informal Gurning Contest at Whitley Bay (1963)

Girl Wearing Earring at School Dispute (1966)

Children of the Moor (1975)

The Face of a County (1976)

Castleton's Traditional Garland Day (2000)

The Burry Man of South Queensferry (2000-02)

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