First published in 1777, Observations on Popular Antiquities is a classic work of folklore and cultural history, examining the origins and meanings of a wide range of popular customs and traditions in England. This edition includes Henry Ellis's revisions and additions from the 1813 edition, as well as updated notes and commentary to situate the work within the larger history of folklore studies. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

John Brand's almanac of British superstitions and customs was first published in 1777 as a heavily revised and annotated version of Henry Bourne's Antiquitates Vulgares (1725). Following the success of the book's initial reception, Brand continued to research English folklore with the intention of publishing fuller information. This two-volume version, published posthumously in 1813, was edited and expanded by Sir Henry Ellis. Brand's book is regarded as the foundation for folklore studies in England.