Suffolk Folk Tales

Author : Kirsty Hartsiotis
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752492940

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Suffolk Folk Tales by Kirsty Hartsiotis Pdf

With its wild eroding sea, its gentle rolling fields and tall churches, Suffolk is a county of contrasts. It may seem a kindly and civilised place, but in that sea, in the reed beds, the woods and even down dark town streets lurk strange beasts, ghosts and tricksters.These thirty traditional tales retold by storyteller Kirsty Hartsiotis take you into a hidden world of green children and wildmen, of lovers from beyond the grave and tricksy fairy folk. Shaped by generations of Suffolk mardle and wit, in these stories you’ll discover the county’s last dragon, the secret behind Black Shuck, saintly King Edmund and heroic King Raedwald, haunted airfields, broken-hearted mermaids and the exploits of the county’s cunning folk. Embark on this journey around Suffolk and you’ll find you’re never far from a story.

Author : Kirsty Hartsiotis,Cherry Wilkinson
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-12-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750986670

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Suffolk Ghost Tales by Kirsty Hartsiotis,Cherry Wilkinson Pdf

Suffolk – a peaceful, rural county with big skies, rolling fi elds, unspoilt beaches, quaint towns and villages. But all is not as quiet as it seems. Could that be the eerie clanking of gibbet chains at the crossroads? Did you see a desolate face at an upper window or a spectral white form lurking in the hedgerow? Cats are not always lucky – and beware a north Suffolk Broad in the still, small hours of Midsummer Night . . . Kirsty Hartsiotis and Cherry Wilkinson retell, with spine-chilling freshness, thirty fabulous ghost tales from all corners of this beguiling county. So pull up a chair, stoke the fire and prepare to see its gentle landscape in a new light.

Author : Michael O'Leary
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780752493961

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Sussex Folk Tales by Michael O'Leary Pdf

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 : John Ling
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-15
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781398101005

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Illustrated Tales of Suffolk by John Ling Pdf

The beautiful county of Suffolk is one of the most visited of English counties. Here is a collection of strange tales and local legends from the county.

Author : Geoffrey M. Dixon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1982-01-01
Category : Legends
ISBN : 0906791189

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Folktales and Legends of Suffolk by Geoffrey M. Dixon Pdf

Author : Folk Tales Authors
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780750978941

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The Anthology of English Folk Tales by Folk Tales Authors Pdf

Carefully selected stories from the celebrated Folk Tales series have been gathered here for this special volume. Herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers performing in the country today.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 : Kevan Manwaring
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752479057

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Oxfordshire Folk Tales by Kevan Manwaring Pdf

Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross and listen to the tales of this ancient county. Hear how a King and his knights were turned to stone at the mysterious Rollright Stones; how Dragon Hill got its name; take the Devil's Highway to the End of the World - if you dare; or spend a night on the weird Ot Moor; listen in on the Boar's Head Carol; walk the oldest trackway in Europe in the footsteps of a Neolithic pilgrim; pause to try the Blowing Stone; leave a coin for the enigmatic blacksmith to shoe your horse at Wayland's Smithy; eavesdrop upon the Inklings in the Eagle and Child; and meet that early fabulist, Geoffrey of Monmouth in the city of dreaming spires. This collection will take you on an oral tour across the county - on the way you'll meet gypsies, highwaymen, cavaliers, a prime minister and a devilish mason.

Author : Geoffrey Dixon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:833723755

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Folktales and Legends of Suffolk by Geoffrey Dixon Pdf

Author : Hugh Lupton
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780752492711

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Norfolk Folk Tales by Hugh Lupton Pdf

Norfolk is steeped in story. Whether we are treading fields, fens, beaches or streets, the landscape is pregnant with secret histories. The collective imagination of countless generations has populated the county with ghosts, saints, witches, pharisees, giants and supernatural beasts. Stories have evolved around historical characters, with Horatio Nelson, Oliver Cromwell, Anne Boleyn, Tom Paine and King Edmund becoming larger than life in folk-memory. This book is a celebration of the deep connection between a place and its people.

Author : UoS MA Creative Writing Students
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1998999602

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Suffolk Folk by UoS MA Creative Writing Students Pdf

Author : Anthony Nanson
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-11-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780752477954

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Gloucestershire Folk Tales by Anthony Nanson Pdf

Gloucestershire's stories go back to the days of Sabrina, spirit of the Severn, and the Nine Hags of Gloucester. Tales tell of sky-ships over Bristol, the silk-caped wraith of Dover's Hill, snow foresters on the Cotswolds, and Cirencester's dark-age drama of snake and nipple. They uncover the tragic secrets of Berkeley Castle and the Gaunts' Chapel, a lonely ghost haunting an ancient inn, and twenty-first-century beasts in the Forest of Dean. From the intrigue and romance of town and abbey to the faery magic of the wild, here are thirty of the county's most enchanting tales, brought imaginatively to life by a dynamic local storyteller.

Author : Kirsty Hartsiotis
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752470412

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Wiltshire Folk Tales by Kirsty Hartsiotis Pdf

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.

Author : Simon Heywood,Damien Barker
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750966412

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South Yorkshire Folk Tales by Simon Heywood,Damien Barker Pdf

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.

Author : Katherine Langrish
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1911122045

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Seven Miles of Steel Thistles by Katherine Langrish Pdf

Author : Lois A. Fison
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 033263938X

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Merry Suffolk Master Archie and Other Tales by Lois A. Fison Pdf

Excerpt from Merry Suffolk Master Archie and Other Tales: A Book of Folk-Lore The folk-lore in these pages has been collected from Suffolk Folk, and connected by the aid of stories. The Suffolk Sayings and Riddles have the same origin, and the Author has purposely not given the Suffolk dialect correctly broad from pity to those who do not understand it. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.