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| Author | : Michael O'Leary |
| Publisher | : The History Press |
| Total Pages | : 219 |
| Release | : 2013-07-01 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 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.
| Author | : Xanthe Gresham-Knight |
| Publisher | : The History Press |
| Total Pages | : 145 |
| Release | : 2018-05-21 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0750988363 |
Download Sussex Folk Tales for Children Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The stories in this collection have slipped on a sunbeam, skidded on the dew and sprinted fast as a fox to be here with you. Of course, they're true, puffed on to the page with a hint of lavender and a gust of sage. They tell of Sussex: its sparkling seas; chalk giants; wise witches and crossdressing smugglers. Once you've heard them, you'll know that when leaves skitter, it's Puck, the sprite of Sussex, fighting with his sister the Fairy Queen. When you hear laughter in the forest, it's Flint, the phantom highwayman making his escape, and when you run over the Downs, you'll remember they were shaped by the Devil's buttocks. These tales – specially chosen for the enjoyment of 7- to 11-year-old readers – sparkle with magic and explode with adventure. Not only will children love to read them, or listen to them being read, these stories will also stimulate an interest in the county and help children engage with their own surroundings.
| Author | : Jacqueline Simpson |
| Publisher | : The History Press |
| Total Pages | : 289 |
| Release | : 2009-06-15 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 0752499998 |
Download Folklore of Sussex Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Sussex, though near London and nowadays extensively urbanised, has a rich heritage of traditional local stories, customs and beliefs. Among many topics explored here are tales linked to landscape features and ancient churches which involve such colourful themes as lost bells, buried treasures, dragons, fairies and the devil. There are also traditions relating to ghosts, graves and gibbets and the strange powers of witches. This book, when it was first published in 1973, was the first to be entirely devoted to Sussex folklore. This new edition contains information collected over the last thirty years, updated accounts of county customs and, alongside the original line drawings, is illustrated with photographs and printed ephemera relating to Sussex lore.
| Author | : Jacqueline Simpson |
| Publisher | : B. T. Batsford Limited |
| Total Pages | : 206 |
| Release | : 1973 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : |
Download The Folklore of Sussex Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
| Author | : Joanna Gilar |
| Publisher | : Wellfleet Press |
| Total Pages | : 403 |
| Release | : 2016-09 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1577151275 |
Download The World Treasury of Fairy Tales & Folklore Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
A collection of stories and fairy tales from various folklore traditions.
| Author | : Sophie Collins |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 96 |
| Release | : 2007-09-01 |
| Genre | : Sussex (England) |
| ISBN | : 9781906022082 |
Download Sussex Miscellany Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Who was the Grey Lady of Pevensey Castle? How many pubs are there in Sussex? How long would the Cuckmere be if it were stretched out? Where could you have dined on Pigeons au soleil. What (or who) on earth is the Knucker? How many men did it take to run the Shoreham Oyster Fleet? Who won the Battle of Lewes? How many Lords Lieutenant does it take to run the county? Where are the Mutton Barracks? What's the highest score ever made in one match by Sussex County Cricket Club? For answers to these burning questions, or for a lovely lazy afternoon dipping into an entertainingly quirky mix of local facts, figures, history, statistics and folk tales, turn to the Sussex Miscellany, a refreshing Schott of Sussex for readers who love local trivia.
| Author | : Jacqueline Simpson |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 1046 |
| Release | : 2003-10-09 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 0191578525 |
Download A Dictionary of English Folklore Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format. An engrossing guide to English folklore and traditions, with over 1,250 entries. Folklore is connected to virtually every aspect of life, part of the country, age group, and occupation. From the bizarre to the seemingly mundane, it is as much a feature of the modern technological age as of the ancient world. BL Oral and Performance genres-Cheese rolling, Morris dancing, Well-dressingEL BL Superstitions-Charms, Rainbows, WishbonesEL BL Characters-Cinderella, Father Christmas, Robin Hood, Dick WhittingtonEL BL Supernatural Beliefs-Devil's hoofprints, Fairy rings, Frog showersEL BL Calendar Customs-April Fool's Day, Helston Furry Day, Valentine's DayEL
| Author | : David England |
| Publisher | : The History Press |
| Total Pages | : 235 |
| Release | : 2013-07-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0752492888 |
Download Berkshire Folk Tales Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
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.
| Author | : Francis Hindes Groome |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 394 |
| Release | : 1899 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
Download Gypsy Folk-tales Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Gypsy Folk-Tales by Francis Hindes Groome, first published in 1899, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.
| Author | : Kirsty Hartsiotis |
| Publisher | : The History Press |
| Total Pages | : 207 |
| Release | : 2011-09-16 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0752470418 |
Download Wiltshire Folk Tales Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
These lively and entertaining folk tales from one of Britain's most ancient counties are vividly retold by local storyteller Kirsty Hartsiotis. Their origins lost in the oral tradition, these thirty stories from Wiltshire reflect the wisdom of the county an its people. From the Giant's Dance to the famous Moonrakers, no stone is left unturned to discover the roots of the county. Discover Merlin's trickery, King Alfred's bravery, along with dabchicks and the Devil, the flying monk of Malmesbury and the ravenous maggot of Little Langfort. These tales, illustrated by the author, bring alive the landscape of the county's ancient barrows, stone circles and rolling hills. Kirsty Hartsiotis has been a professional storyteller for over ten years. She is a member of the storytelling company Fire Springs, with whom she has co-produced many shows. With a lifelong love of folklore and history, she has a particular interest in telling stories for the heritage industry, in which she's worked for fifteen years interpreting history for wide audiences.
