Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey - Newstead Abbey - Plough Monday

In which the author encounters the enduring rustic customs of Plough Monday and Christmas festivities in Sherwood Forest, observing quaint performances by country folk that evoke the spirit of ancient times. He also reflects on the revival of long-standing rural traditions and the restoration of tenant farms under a benevolent proprietor, illustrating the deep-rooted character of the region's yeomanry.