Author : Jan Williams
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 45,46 MB
Release : 2018-03-19
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0750987529
A knight in glass armour, the basilisk of Saffron Walden, Old King Cole of Colchester – Essex is a place full of fantastical characters and mysterious tales. Storyteller Jan Williams is a familiar sight around the county, entrancing locals with her tales of ghostly Romans and vicious Vikings. These stories – specially chosen to be enjoyed by 7- to 11-year-old readers – will unlock the colourful world of Essex and help children to engage with their surroundings.
Author : Jan Williams
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 13,3 MB
Release : 2011-11-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 075247927X
The Essex coastline has endured invasion by plundering and bloodthirsty Romans, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, and this mysterious landscape is still haunted by their presence. Their spirits, and countless others, have oft been reported – not least by smugglers determined to keep intruders away from their secret hideouts. Even more dramatic stories of the supernatural lurk inland: accusations of witchcraft have been screamed around many picturesque market towns, dragons have terrorised the community, and a violent White Lady has struck at Hadleigh Castle. Indeed, it is the women of Essex who have stirred the imagination most – from brave Boudicca and beautiful Edith Swan-neck to the adulteress Kitty Canham. Amid the county's infamous pirates, highwaymen and desperados, Essex can even boast a lady smuggler.
Author : Jan Williams
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 35,43 MB
Release : 2011-11-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 075247927X
The Essex coastline has endured invasion by plundering and bloodthirsty Romans, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, and this mysterious landscape is still haunted by their presence. Their spirits, and countless others, have oft been reported – not least by smugglers determined to keep intruders away from their secret hideouts. Even more dramatic stories of the supernatural lurk inland: accusations of witchcraft have been screamed around many picturesque market towns, dragons have terrorised the community, and a violent White Lady has struck at Hadleigh Castle. Indeed, it is the women of Essex who have stirred the imagination most – from brave Boudicca and beautiful Edith Swan-neck to the adulteress Kitty Canham. Amid the county’s infamous pirates, highwaymen and desperados, Essex can even boast a lady smuggler.
Author : Sylvia Kent
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 21,7 MB
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0752499882
Essex - the witch hunting county - is especially rich in traditions, legends, dialect and stories that have been handed down through the ages. It is these traditions that are gathered together in this volume and whose origins and meanings are explored to create a sense of how the customs of the past have influenced the ways of the present. This fully illustrated study of folklore rediscovers those traditions that have either vanished, been ignored or hidden away. There are tales of dragons and warriors, literary folk and legendary folk, but always at the heart of Essex folklore are the traditional beliefs, stories, events and customs of the common people. Daily life itself contained numerous beliefs and maxims, omens and superstitions, as well as being full of music, dance and song.
Author : Edward S. KNIGHTS
Publisher :
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 35,90 MB
Release : 1935
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Author : Edward S. Knights
Publisher :
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 11,76 MB
Release : 1935
Category : Essex (England)
ISBN :
Author : Adrian Gray
Publisher : Countryside Books (GB)
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 46,39 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Essex (England)
ISBN : 9781846742453
Author : Janet Dowling
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 28,19 MB
Release : 2011-11-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0752479075
Surrey's landscape, shaped by the Devil's mischief and the whims of dancing Pharisees, is home to a wealth of tales. For Surrey is a place where dragons have stalked, dripping poisoned saliva from their yellow teeth; a place where horses have sprouted wings in order to rescue bewitched villagers; a place where pumas with the gift of speech have prowled the countryside. From the legends of Stephen Langton to the marvels of Captain Salvin and his flying pig, Janet Dowling has vividly retold these myths and stories of Surrey, and brought to life the county's heroes, villains and saints.
Author : Intan Paramaditha
Publisher : Brow Books
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 43,1 MB
Release : 2018-03-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1925704017
Author : David England
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 21,22 MB
Release : 2013-07-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0752492888
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.Publisher territorial rights
