Cumbrian Folk Tales

Author : Taffy Thomas
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752478517

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Cumbrian Folk Tales by Taffy Thomas Pdf

This unique collection of folk tales from Cumbria were collected as fragments that the author has had to breathe life back into. From the lore of the land to ghost stories, fairy stories, tales of the ‘oak men’, and the true historical tales that inspired many of the famous and haunting legends of Cumbria’s wild landscape, no chair by the fireside is complete without it. These tales will make you want to visit the places where they happened and meet some of the characters who told them to the author.Taffy Thomas, MBE, is the first laureate for storytelling. He lives in Grasmere.

Author : Taffy Thomas MBE
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780752478517

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Cumbrian Folk Tales by Taffy Thomas MBE Pdf

These engaging folk tales from Cumbria were collected as fragments that the author has brought back to life. Shaped by the natural world, local customs and generations of chattering, these traditional tales reflect the unique Cumbrian wit and wisdom. Herein you will find intriguing accounts of Hunchback and the Swan, the Screaming Skulls of Calgarth, the Millom Hob Thross, Hughie the Graeme, Cumbrian Crack, and Billy Peascod's Harp. They will make you want to visit the places where they happened and meet some of the characters that feature in them. Including charming illustrations from the local artist Steven Gregg, this captivating collection will be enjoyed by readers time and again. Taffy Thomas has lived in Grasmere for well over thirty years, and is a highly experienced storyteller with a repertoire of more than 300 tales. In the 2001 New Year Honours List he was awarded the MBE for services to storytelling and charity, and in 2010 was appointed as the first UK Storyteller Laureate.

Author : Taffy Thomas MBE,Helen Watts
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750958677

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First World War Folk Tales by Taffy Thomas MBE,Helen Watts Pdf

From 2014 to 2018, people all over the world will be commemorating the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War. They will not only be honouring those who lost their lives on the battlefield between 1914 and 1918, they will also be remembering everyone who played a part in, or lived through, those troubled times. First World War Folk Tales is a very special collection of legends and folk tales from the First World War era. This special centenary collection shows how elements of truth can become legend, how people often attempt to explain the strange and the mysterious through stories and tales, and how storytelling can ease the pain and burden of war.

Author : Taffy Thomas MBE
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750957717

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Midwinter Folk Tales by Taffy Thomas MBE Pdf

In this enchanting new book, one of the country's most celebrated storytellers has gathered together traditional tales that have their roots in the cold and long, dark nights of midwinter. Herein you will find magical accounts of the Legend of Tinsel, the Christmas Cat and the New Year's Bell, with a number of wintery riddles to unpick while enjoying the festive season and welcoming in the New Year. With so many folk tales intrinsically linked to ancient seasonal customs, there are a few included here relating to traditions such as the Ottery St Mary Tar Barrels (Devon), the Viking 'Up Helly Aa' (Shetland) and Tom Bawcock's Eve (Cornwall). This is a book to curl up with in front of an open fire on long winter nights and to share and retell over a steaming mug of mulled wine.

Author : Taffy Thomas MBE
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750969482

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Lakeland Folk Tales for Children by Taffy Thomas MBE Pdf

Did you know that if you look closely around Scafell Pike in the winter you might find a great dragon? Or that hidden in the forest around Egremont you might catch a glimpse of the fabled fairy folk? What, you don't believe me? Read these tales then take a look for yourself. This collection is full of stories that Taffy has told over the years, and that children love to hear time and again. Including a gang of smugglers and an ugly face-pulling competition, not only will children love to read them, or listen to them being read, the tales will also stimulate an interest in the area, and help children engage with their own surroundings wherever they live.

Author : Mrs. F. Ryves
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1812
Category : Electronic
ISBN : SRLF:AA0000796607

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Cumbrian Legends by Mrs. F. Ryves Pdf

Author : Taffy Thomas MBE
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750986373

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The Riddle in the Tale by Taffy Thomas MBE Pdf

We have been fascinated by riddles for as long as we have had language – think of the legend of the sphinx in Greek mythology. This wonderful book includes both magical riddle tales and simple challenges, with clues and answers hidden in intricate illustrations. Discover how the farmer saved his daughter by solving the fairies' riddles or how the old hen-wife helped the two brothers solve the mystery of their father's will. Have a read – you'll be hooked.

Author : Folk Horror Revival
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-11
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780244068301

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Folk Horror Revival: Field Studies - Second Edition by Folk Horror Revival Pdf

A new and revised edition of the seminal tome Folk Horror Revival: Field Studies. A collection of essays, interviews and artwork by a host of talents exploring the weird fields of folk horror, urban wyrd and other strange edges. Contributors include Robin Hardy, Ronald Hutton, Alan Lee, Philip Pullman, Thomas Ligotti, Kim Newman, Adam Scovell, Gary Lachman, Susan Cooper and a whole host of other intriguing and vastly talented souls. An indispensable companion for all explorers of the strange cinematic, televisual, literary and folkloric realms. This edition contains numerous extra interviews and essays as well as updating some information and presented with improved design. 100% of all sales profits of this book are charitably donated at quarterly intervals to The Wildlife Trusts.

Author : Taffy Thomas MBE
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750997645

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The Storyteller's Supper by Taffy Thomas MBE Pdf

'You and me, me and you, we all bring something to the stew, From the tales we tell, to the food we've got, we all bring something to the pot.' Over the last fifty years, Taffy Thomas has shared the stage with noted Lakeland chefs, who have tickled his palate with tastings and information about dishes and ingredients, which he uses to season these magical stories, telling the oral history of food. This feast of traditional tales is spiced up with the rhymes and riddles that always enrich Taffy's work, as well as charming illustrations from artist Dotty Kultys, and will appeal to all who savour stories and food.

Author : Folk Tales Authors
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750978941

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The Anthology of English Folk Tales by Folk Tales Authors Pdf

This enchanting collection of stories gathers together folk tales from across England in one special volume. Drawn from The History Press' popular Folk Tales series, herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers performing in the country today, including prominent figures Taffy Thomas MBE, Hugh Lupton and Helen East. From hidden chapels and murderous vicars to travelling fiddlers and magical shape-shifters, this book celebrates the distinct character of England's different customs, beliefs and dialects, and is a treat for all who enjoy a good yarn.

Author : John T. Kruse,Morgan Daimler
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780738761978

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Faery by John T. Kruse,Morgan Daimler Pdf

CONNECT WITH THE GOOD FOLK AND OPEN YOURSELF TO AMAZING POSSIBILITIES This impressive book is both a folkloric resource and guide to living and working with your magical neighbors. Featuring an expansive look at the world of Faery and the history, behavior, and appearance of the Good Folk, Faery provides detailed and practical advice based on local legends and real encounters. John T. Kruse dives deep into the rich cultural traditions of the British Isles, revealing the symbiotic relationship between humans and faeries. Explore the magic, habits, and culture of the Good Folk. Discover the different types of faeries, how to find them, and what precautions you should take when working with them. Respectful and thorough, this book will enrich your life and teach you how to truly feel the presence of the Good Folk. Includes a foreword by faery expert Morgan Daimler.

Author : Taffy Thomas MBE
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750991803

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The Magpie's Nest by Taffy Thomas MBE Pdf

From crowded train stations to quiet woods and from city centres to our own back gardens, birds remind us that nature is everywhere. But do you know which is the king of the birds? Has anyone ever told you how the brave swallow got its forked tail? And what of the owl, who was really a baker's daughter? Take a look inside The Magpie's Nest, where a hoard of stories, riddles and rhymes is waiting for you. Suitable for all ages and charmingly illustrated by Lakeland artist Becca Hall, this is an essential collection of stories for all who love the natural world.

Author : Walker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1692284096

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Cumbrian Ghost Stories by Walker Pdf

Sixteen supernatural stories set in the county of Cumbria. The collection includes classic ghost stories such as A West Cumberland Coal Mine; modern horror stories such as The Derwentwater Haunting, or the Highest Inn in England, stories based on local legends such as the Mallerstang Boggle and the Little Man of Carlisle, and some folk horror themed stories such as the Grizedale Wedding.

Author : Geoff Holder
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-31
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780752481852

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Paranormal Cumbria by Geoff Holder Pdf

With subjects ranging from the Croglin Vampire and the Renwick Cockatrice to witchcraft and the Cursing Stone of Carlisle, this collection of first-hand accounts contains all manner of weird and wonderful events from Cumbria's long and tumultuous history. With more than 50 photographs, both archive and modern, and sightings of everything from lake monsters and anomalous big cats to fairies, phantom airships and the Solway Spaceman, prepare to be astonished! Geoff Holder is the author of more than twenty titles exploring strange and unexplained events in the North of England and in Scotland, and this collection will fascinate and amaze both residents and visitors alike.

Author : Julia Bradbury
Publisher : Quercus
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-18
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781784298838

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Unforgettable Walks by Julia Bradbury Pdf

From Dorset's iconic Jurassic Coast to the picturesque Cotswolds and the rugged Peaks, join Julia Bradbury as she travels across Britain in search of the perfect walk. Britain is a nation of walkers. Walking is ingrained in our identity and has shown to be brilliant for our physical and mental health. Unforgettable Walks takes us on eight of Britain's beloved paths, showcasing our diverse and beautiful landscape at its very best. Follow in Julia's footsteps as she explores the natural environment and shares the stories past and present of the people she meets along the way, and her own experiences. With beautiful hand-drawn maps, illustrations - and tips for local pubs and sights - this book will fit as well on a bookshelf as in a rucksack. The Walks Dorset: The Golden Cap Walk Cotswolds: The Cleeve Hill Walk Anglesey: The Snowdon View Walk Yorkshire Dales: The Malham Cove Walk Lake District: The Borrowdale Valley Walk Cumbria: The High Cup Nick Walk South Downs: The Birling Gap Walk Peak District: The Kinder Scout Walk