Acky, Acky 1, 2, 3! Playground Games and Rhymes in Herefordshire & Worcestershire, 1880–2010

Folklore 2026

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Authors: Catherine Bannister
DOI: 10.1080/0015587x.2025.2597142
Cited by: 0

Abstract

From clapping rhymes and chasing games to superstitions and word play, Acky, Acky 1, 2, 3! is a lively and at times eyebrow-raising tumble through children’s lore past and present, and the madcap, ...

Fields of Study & Subjects

Folklore Mythology and Literature Studies Child Development and Education Cultural and Sociopolitical Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Folklore
Volume
137
Issue
2
Pages
382–383
Publication date
2 March 2026
Language
EN