Martinmas: Geese, Blood Puddings and a Medieval Feast Gone Wrong
How did medieval England celebrate Martinmas? Discover the forgotten traditions of St Martin’s Day, from roast goose and blood puddings to autumn feasting. At Lincoln Castle in 1168, young Nicola de la Haye faces a Martinmas disaster when the geese arrive rotten and the servants refuse to cooperate.
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