The Folklore, Superstitions and Legends of Birmingham and the West Midlands
Author: Richard S. Brown
Publisher:
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 92
ISBN-13:
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West Midlands Folk Tales
Author: Cath Edwards
Publisher: The History Press
Published: 2018-09-10
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 0750989610
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWoven from the ancient fabric that is the landscape of the West Midlands and passed down through the generations, these stories from a modern county with a rich and varied history are brought together by local storyteller Cath Edwards. Here are mysterious tales and local legends. Here are witches and noodleheads, ghosts and magpies, mines and wishing trees. Retold in an engaging style, and stylishly illustrated with unique line drawings, these humorous, clever and enchanting folk tales are sure to be enjoyed and shared time and again.
Sutton Companion to the Folklore, Myths and Customs of Britain
Author: Alexander Barrie
Publisher: The History Press
Published: 2005-11-24
Total Pages: 516
ISBN-13: 0750954272
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBritain's rich and varied folklore, legends and beliefs provide an insight into the island's history. Every invader, refugee or settler has helped contribute some new element or twist to the complex pattern of our national heritage. This volume provides a comprehensive companion to legends and customs in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
A Companion to the Folklore, Myths & Customs of Britain
Author: Marc Alexander
Publisher: Sutton Publishing
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 398
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith over a thousand entries, this illustrated encyclopedia is the most comprehensive guide to the legends and beliefs of the British Isles.
Black Country Ghosts
Author: Anthony Poulton-Smith
Publisher: The History Press
Published: 2008-11-03
Total Pages: 269
ISBN-13: 0750953438
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLocal author Anthony Poulton-Smith takes the reader on a fascinating A—Z tour of the haunted places of the Black Country. Contained within the pages of this book are strange tales of spectral sightings, active poltergeists and restless spirits appearing in streets, inns, churches, estates, public buildings and private homes across the area. They include the ghost of a murdered woman in Dudley's Station Hotel cellar, the tragic lovers of Cradley Heath's Haden Estate, Walsall's notorious Hand of Glory and Coseley's enormous black dog forecasting death. This new collection of stories, a product of both historical accounts and numerous interviews conducted with local witnesses, is sure to appeal to all those intrigued by the Black Country's haunted heritage.
Real English
Author: James Milroy
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2014-06-03
Total Pages: 310
ISBN-13: 1317896955
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhile it is accepted that the pronunciation of English shows wide regional differences, there is a marked tendency to under-estimate the extent of the variation in grammar that exists within the British Isles today. In addressing this problem, Real English brings together the work of a number of experts on the subject to provide a pioneer volume in the field of the grammar of spoken English.
The Lore of the Land
Author: Jennifer Westwood
Publisher: Penguin UK
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 940
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhere can you find the 'Devil's footprints'? What happened at the 'hangman's stone'? Did Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street, ever really exist? Where was King Arthur laid to rest? Bringing together tales of hauntings, highwaymen, family curses and lovers' leaps, this magnificent guide will take you on a magical journey through England's legendary past.
The British National Bibliography
Author: Arthur James Wells
Publisher:
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 1896
ISBN-13:
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