Worcestershire Folk Tales

Worcestershire Folk Tales

Author: David Phelps

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2013-06-01

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 0752493051

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Worcestershire is a county of contrasts, with one face turned to the modern buzz of Birmingham and the other turned towards the quiet rural landscape of the West Country. Its folk tales reflect this dichotomy, with some stories based in the fears and superstitions of village life, and others evolving from the strains and pressures of a new industrial reality. From battles of the Civil War to witchcraft trials, Worcestershire is steeped in history – and almost every village has some dark tale of magical events to tell. Ordinary folk from all walks of life mix with devils, ogres and ghosts. Even the holy community is not safe – vengeance, infidelity and murder loom large in the county’s religious history. Complemented by beautiful illustrations, Worcestershire Folk Tales is crammed with these myths, legends and mysterious yarns.


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Download or read book Worcestershire Folk Tales written by David Phelps and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Worcestershire is a county of contrasts, with one face turned to the modern buzz of Birmingham and the other turned towards the quiet rural landscape of the West Country. Its folk tales reflect this dichotomy, with some stories based in the fears and superstitions of village life, and others evolving from the strains and pressures of a new industrial reality. From battles of the Civil War to witchcraft trials, Worcestershire is steeped in history – and almost every village has some dark tale of magical events to tell. Ordinary folk from all walks of life mix with devils, ogres and ghosts. Even the holy community is not safe – vengeance, infidelity and murder loom large in the county’s religious history. Complemented by beautiful illustrations, Worcestershire Folk Tales is crammed with these myths, legends and mysterious yarns.

Sussex Folk Tales

Sussex Folk Tales

Author: Michael O'Leary

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2013-07-01

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 0752493965

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With screaming demons in Wealdon copses and dragons lurking in bottomless ponds, the folk tales of Sussex truly represent the diversity of the area. Meet knuckers and willocks, mawkins and marsh monsters, the Piltdown Man, Lord Moon of Amberley Swamp and the princess of the Mixon Hole. There is also something terrible crawling to Crawley from Gatwick, which develops a degraded appetite in a bin... From ghosts and madmen to witches and wise women, Michael O'Leary reveals many of the hidden horrors of Sussex – horrors that can be found in the most beautiful places, or that lurk beneath the seemingly mundane. Amid these dark tales are stories of humour and silliness, of love, lust and passion.


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Download or read book Sussex Folk Tales written by Michael O'Leary and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With screaming demons in Wealdon copses and dragons lurking in bottomless ponds, the folk tales of Sussex truly represent the diversity of the area. Meet knuckers and willocks, mawkins and marsh monsters, the Piltdown Man, Lord Moon of Amberley Swamp and the princess of the Mixon Hole. There is also something terrible crawling to Crawley from Gatwick, which develops a degraded appetite in a bin... From ghosts and madmen to witches and wise women, Michael O'Leary reveals many of the hidden horrors of Sussex – horrors that can be found in the most beautiful places, or that lurk beneath the seemingly mundane. Amid these dark tales are stories of humour and silliness, of love, lust and passion.

Berkshire Folk Tales

Berkshire Folk Tales

Author: David England

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2013-07-01

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 0752492888

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This collection, inspired by the folklore of the Royal County, contains a plethora of tales robustly retold for a contemporary audience. The exploits of well-known figures such as Herne the Hunter and Dick Turpin feature alongside many of the county's lesser-known legends. From a cruel ordeal by fire and historical trials by combat, to the lore of dragons and witches, Berkshire Folk Tales is a heady mix of bloodythirsty, funny, passionate and moving stories. But this is not only a book of folk tales. It is also a gazetteer to guide you, allowing you to make the same journey as the antiquaries and discover this land and its stories for yourself.


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Download or read book Berkshire Folk Tales written by David England and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection, inspired by the folklore of the Royal County, contains a plethora of tales robustly retold for a contemporary audience. The exploits of well-known figures such as Herne the Hunter and Dick Turpin feature alongside many of the county's lesser-known legends. From a cruel ordeal by fire and historical trials by combat, to the lore of dragons and witches, Berkshire Folk Tales is a heady mix of bloodythirsty, funny, passionate and moving stories. But this is not only a book of folk tales. It is also a gazetteer to guide you, allowing you to make the same journey as the antiquaries and discover this land and its stories for yourself.

West Midlands Folk Tales

West Midlands Folk Tales

Author: Cath Edwards

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2018-09-10

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 0750989610

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Woven from the ancient fabric that is the landscape of the West Midlands and passed down through the generations, these stories from a modern county with a rich and varied history are brought together by local storyteller Cath Edwards. Here are mysterious tales and local legends. Here are witches and noodleheads, ghosts and magpies, mines and wishing trees. Retold in an engaging style, and stylishly illustrated with unique line drawings, these humorous, clever and enchanting folk tales are sure to be enjoyed and shared time and again.


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Download or read book West Midlands Folk Tales written by Cath Edwards and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2018-09-10 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Woven from the ancient fabric that is the landscape of the West Midlands and passed down through the generations, these stories from a modern county with a rich and varied history are brought together by local storyteller Cath Edwards. Here are mysterious tales and local legends. Here are witches and noodleheads, ghosts and magpies, mines and wishing trees. Retold in an engaging style, and stylishly illustrated with unique line drawings, these humorous, clever and enchanting folk tales are sure to be enjoyed and shared time and again.

The Folk-tales of the Magyars

The Folk-tales of the Magyars

Author: W. Henry Jones

Publisher:

Published: 1889

Total Pages: 560

ISBN-13:

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Part of "a vast and precious store of folk-lore...found amongst the Magyars" (preface), including stories of giants, fairies and witches, and superstitions concerning animals, plants, stones, and sundries.


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Download or read book The Folk-tales of the Magyars written by W. Henry Jones and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of "a vast and precious store of folk-lore...found amongst the Magyars" (preface), including stories of giants, fairies and witches, and superstitions concerning animals, plants, stones, and sundries.

“The” Folk-tales of the Magyars

“The” Folk-tales of the Magyars

Author: William Henry Jones

Publisher:

Published: 1889

Total Pages: 520

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book “The” Folk-tales of the Magyars written by William Henry Jones and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Folklore

Folklore

Author: Joseph Jacobs

Publisher:

Published: 1912

Total Pages: 614

ISBN-13:

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Most vols. for 1890- contain list of members of the Folk-lore Society.


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Download or read book Folklore written by Joseph Jacobs and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most vols. for 1890- contain list of members of the Folk-lore Society.

English Fairy and Folk Tales

English Fairy and Folk Tales

Author: Edwin Sidney Hartland

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2000-06-01

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9780486411354

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Over 70 time-honored tales include "Jack the Giant-killer," "The History of Tom Thumb," narratives of Lady Godiva, plus stories about witches, goblins, ghosts, the devil, and much more.


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Download or read book English Fairy and Folk Tales written by Edwin Sidney Hartland and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2000-06-01 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 70 time-honored tales include "Jack the Giant-killer," "The History of Tom Thumb," narratives of Lady Godiva, plus stories about witches, goblins, ghosts, the devil, and much more.

English Fairy and Other Folk Tales

English Fairy and Other Folk Tales

Author: Edwin Sidney Hartland

Publisher:

Published: 1893

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book English Fairy and Other Folk Tales written by Edwin Sidney Hartland and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Tales of Old Worcestershire

Tales of Old Worcestershire

Author: Kathleen Lawrence-Smith

Publisher:

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781853060519

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Download or read book Tales of Old Worcestershire written by Kathleen Lawrence-Smith and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: