Yorkshire Folk-talk
Author : Marmaduke Charles Frederick Morris
Publisher :
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 33,16 MB
Release : 1892
Category : English language
ISBN :
West Yorkshire Folk Tales
Author : John Billingsley
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 29,57 MB
Release : 2011-09-16
Category : History
ISBN : 0752470396
Book Description
Whether hailing from the open Pennine hills or the close-knit neighbourhoods of industrial towns, West Yorkshire folk have always been fond of a good tale. This collection of stories from around the county is a tribute to their narrative vitality, and commemorates places and people who have left their mark on their communities. Here you will find legendary rocks, Robin Hood, tragic love affairs, thwarted villainy, witches, fairies, hidden treasure and much more. The intriguing stories, brought to life with illustrations from a local artist, will be enjoyed by readers time and again.
Yorkshire Folk Tales for Children
Author : Carmel Page
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 26,96 MB
Release : 2018-08-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 075098953X
Book Description
Where in Yorkshire can you walk on a dragon's backbone? Who goes dancing at the Spot Bottom Hops? Which very old story gives advice about loading a dishwasher? Which mischievous child invented Yorkshire pudding? And is it safe to offer a gift to a small-toothed dog? Yorkshire has a rich heritage of fantastical folk stories, traditional tales and words of wisdom handed down through generations. These tales are beautifully retold here for 7- to 11-year-old readers, written and illustrated by storyteller and artist Carmel Page –a southerner by birth but who has lived in Sheffield for so long that she now uses her backdoor as her frontdoor and has started to eat her dinner at lunchtime.
East Yorkshire Folk Tales
Author : Ingrid Barton
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 32,36 MB
Release : 2015-04-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0750964405
Book Description
East Yorkshire is ripe with tales of fairy gold and illusive characters. The county’s folklore is engrained in every port, cliff and bridge, passed on through whispered accounts of witches long dead, legends of strange creatures or the bawdy tales of adventuring heroes.Filey Brigg was once a dragon, the people of Skinningrove held a merman captive, and Eskdale’s Beggar’s Bridge holds a love story in its history. By night a mysterious traveller stalked Bowes Moor, with a shrivelled Hand of Glory in his grasp ...These engaging stories, brought to life with charming illustrations, will be enjoyed by readers time and again.
North Yorkshire Folk Tales
Author : Ingrid Barton
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 32,63 MB
Release : 2014-03-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0750955422
Book Description
Whether hailing from the open Yorkshire Dales or the close-knit neighbourhoods of its towns and cities, North Yorkshire folk have always been fond of a good tale. This collection of stories from around the county is a tribute to their narrative vitality, and commemorates places and people who have left their mark on their communities.Here you will find dragon-slayers, boggarts and giants, tragic love affairs, thwarted villainy, witches, fairies, ghosts and much more. Historical characters, as rugged and powerful as the landscape they stride, drift in and out of the stories, strangely transformed by the mists of legend. North Yorkshire Folk Tales features Dick Turpin, General Wade, St Oswald, Mother Shipton and Ragnar Hairy Breeches, among others.These intriguing stories, brought to life with charming illustrations, will be enjoyed by readers time and again.
South Yorkshire Folk Tales
Author : Simon Heywood
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 44,78 MB
Release : 2015-10-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0750966416
Book Description
With origins lost in the mists of time, these lively folk tales reflect the wisdom (and eccentricities) of South Yorkshire’s county and people. Amongst the heroes and villains, giants and fairies, knights and highwaymen, are well-known figures, such as Robin Hood and the Dragon of Wantley, as well as lesser-known tales of mysterious goings-on at Firbeck Hall and Roche Abbey. These enchanting tales, many never before recorded in print, will bewitch readers and storytellers, young and old alike.
Original Tales and Ballads in the Yorkshire Dialect
Author : John Malham-Dembleby
Publisher :
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 35,56 MB
Release : 1912
Category : Dialect literature, English
ISBN :
Book Description
Curious Tales of Old East Yorkshire
Author : Howard Peach
Publisher : Sigma Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 23,74 MB
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 9781850587491
Book Description
'Curious Tales of Old East Yorkshire' is a guide to the history, folklore, traditions & social institutions of the old East Riding, arranged in 14 diverse chapters. Anecdotes are included on events, personalities, buildings, customs & domestic matters.
A Yorkshire Miscellany
Author : Tom Holman
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 48,22 MB
Release : 2010-10-14
Category : History
ISBN : 1907666354
Book Description
From Yorkshire Day to terriers, pudding, and more—discover fascinating facts about this storied corner of England with this treasure trove of trivia. Do you know what a Yorkshire Fat Rascal is? Where to find the Land of Nod? Which three Prime Ministers were born in Yorkshire? Or who Yorkshire’s real Calendar Girls are? The answers are all in A Yorkshire Miscellany—an entertaining guide to this much-loved part of England and a celebration of its people, places, history and quirks. Learn the lingo of Yorkshire dialect and how to cook specialties like Yorkshire Pudding, Parkin and Curd Tart. Discover the secrets of building a dry stone wall and uncover the Yorkshire locations of famous films and TV shows. Understand the history of famous Yorkshire icons like the flat cap and the Yorkshire terrier, and read about the lives of the greatest ever Yorkshiremen and women. A Yorkshire Miscellany is crammed with intriguing facts and figures—a fascinating treasure trove to delight Yorkshire natives and visitors alike.
The Folk-Tales of the Magyars: Collected by Kriza, Erdelyi, Pap, and Others
Author : Various
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 721 pages
File Size : 36,7 MB
Release :
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1465582223
