Just finished listening to this great 30mins on Radio 4 (UK)

"Uncovering the otherside of the Victorian image of seasonal good cheer. Records show that it consisted of a stream of visitors demanding access, food, drink and money......"

A fascinating mixture of contempory writings, letters etc, interspersed with some fine singing, following the (money with menaces) traditions from Souling through to Plough Monday during the midwinter season in Victorian England.
With Norma Waterson and Georgina Boyes - a must to listen again