The Folklore of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Author : Wendy Boase
Publisher :
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 37,3 MB
Release : 1976
Category : Social Science
ISBN :
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Folk Tales
Author : Michael O'Leary
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 23,79 MB
Release : 2011-11-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0752477544
Book Description
These beautifully told folk tales, brought vividly to life by Marcel O'Leary's graphic illustrations, have been collected by the author over his years of working as a greenkeeper, gardener, teacher and storyteller in Hampshire. Many are published here for the first time, and others have evolved through countless retellings in Hampshire schools, festivals, fêtes and events. Featuring dark tales of murderous kings and commoners, wild women, screaming skulls, galloping plague coaches, dragons dancing themselves to death, giants, and wandering corpses, combined with humorous stories and evocative tales of love, lust and passion, this book takes the reader beyond the written page and reveals the wonders that lie within the Hampshire landscape.
The Folklore of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Author : Wendy Boase
Publisher :
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 16,82 MB
Release : 1976
Category : Social Science
ISBN :
Book Description
Hampshire Isle of Wight Ghost Tales
Author : Michael O'Leary
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 43,50 MB
Release : 2016-04-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0750963840
Book Description
The stories in this haunting collection are as ancient and modern, powerful and fantastical, ambiguous and ambivalent as the ghosts they feature. Here you will find tales of headless horses riding moonbeams, an entrance to another world on Marrowbones Hill, drowned sailors and ghost ships, and a girl riding pillion on a motorbike driven by her dead boyfriend – all told in the distinct voice of noted storyteller Michael O’Leary who, for years, has wandered the highways and byways of Hampshire, immersed in the layers of ghost stories that have accumulated in this ancient county. Richly illustrated with original drawings, these tales are perfect for reading under the covers on dark, stormy nights.
The Rough Guide to Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight
Author : Amanda Tomlin
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 35,54 MB
Release : 2013-01-17
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1409364941
Book Description
The Rough Guide to Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight is the ultimate travel guide to these beautiful and diverse regions of southern England. With detailed coverage of all the top attractions, you'll discover the hidden gems of the New Forest and South Downs National Parks, and find the best beaches on the Isle of Wight and along the stunning south coast, which includes the famous Jurassic Coast. The guide features practical advice on what to see and do, with up-to-date reviews of the best hotels, bars, clubs, shops and restaurants for all budgets. The Rough Guide to Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight also includes detailed walks and cycling routes, historical information and the lowdown on the best places to sample local food and drink. Explore every corner of the regions with easy-to-use colour maps to help make sure you don't miss the unmissable. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight. Now available in ePub format.
The Hampshire Antiquary and Naturalist
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 46,22 MB
Release : 1892
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
Haunted England
Author : Jennifer Westwood
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 601 pages
File Size : 24,59 MB
Release : 2013-10-31
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0141959533
Book Description
Watch out for a ghostly ship and its spectral crew off the coast of Cornwall Listen for the unearthly tread and rustling silk dress of Darlington's Lady Jarratt Shiver at the malevolent apparition of 50 Berkeley Square that no-one survives seeing Beware the black dog of Shap Fell: a sighting warns of fatal accidents England's past echoes with stories of unquiet spirits and hauntings, of headless highwaymen and grey ladies, indelible bloodstains and ghastly premonitions. Here, county by county, are the nation's most fascinating supernatural tales and bone-chilling legends: from a ghostly army marching across Cumbria to the vanishing hitchhiker of Bluebell Hill, from the gruesome Man-Monkey of Shropshire to the phantom congregation who gather for a 'Sermon of the Dead' ...
Witches, Druids and King Arthur
Author : Ronald Hutton
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 30,19 MB
Release : 2006-09-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781852855550
Book Description
In Stations of the Sun and The Triumph of the Moon Ronald Hutton established himself as a leading authority on the historian of Paganism. His wealth of unusual knowledge, complemented by a deep and sympathetic understanding of past and present beliefs that are often dismissed as strange or marginal, and an ability to write lucidly and wittily, gives his work a unique flavour. The essays which make up Witches, Druids and King Arthur cover elegantly and entertainingly a wide range of beliefs, myths and practices.
The Stations of the Sun
Author : Ronald Hutton
Publisher :
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 42,95 MB
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : 9780198205708
Book Description
In a complete history of British rituals, British historian Ronald Hutton takes us on a fascinating journey through the ritual year. Encompassing the whole sweep of history in all the British Isles, from the earliest written records to the present day, Hutton's colorful history debunks common assumptions about the customs of the past and the festivals of the present. 30 plates.
The Fabled Coast
Author : Sophia Kingshill
Publisher : Random House
Page : 533 pages
File Size : 39,76 MB
Release : 2012-06-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 1409038459
Book Description
Pirates and smugglers, ghost ships and sea-serpents, fishermen’s prayers and sailors’ rituals – the coastline of the British Isles plays host to an astonishingly rich variety of local legends, customs, and superstitions. In The Fabled Coast, renowned folklorists Sophia Kingshill and Jennifer Westwood gather together the most enthralling tales and traditions, tracing their origins and examining the facts behind the legends. Was there ever such a beast as the monstrous Kraken? Did a Welsh prince discover America, centuries before Columbus? What happened to the missing crew of the Mary Celeste? Along the way, they recount the stories that are an integral part of our coastal heritage, such as the tale of Drake’s Drum, said to be heard when England was in peril, and the mythical island of Hy Brazil, which for centuries appeared on sea charts and maps to the west of Ireland. The result is an endlessly fascinating, often surprising journey through our island history.
