Legends of the North York Moors
Author: Marion Atkinson
Publisher: Dalesman Publishing Company Limited
Published: 1981
Total Pages: 76
ISBN-13:
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Murders and Mysteries of the North York Moors
Author: Peter Walker
Publisher: Pollinger in Print
Published: 2007-09
Total Pages: 281
ISBN-13: 1905665415
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this chilling investigation of foul deeds and mysterious deaths, former police inspector, Peter N Walker leads the reader through this native countryside in search of the truth behind many unexplained mysteries and unsolved murders. Isolated moorland inns and quiet dales conceal memorable tales of passion and despair from ancient times right up to the present day. This wide-ranging and breathtaking collection of murders and mysteries are intriguing and informative, whether you know the North York Moors or not.
North Yorkshire Folk Tales
Author: Ingrid Barton
Publisher: The History Press
Published: 2014-03-01
Total Pages: 209
ISBN-13: 0750955422
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhether 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.
Folk Tales from the North York Moors
Author: Peter Norman Walker
Publisher: Robert Hale
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 184
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA selection of folklore about the North York Moors, closely linked with the features of its landscape, and often providing explanations of place-names and landmarks. Meet the serpent of Sexhow, the mermaids of Staithes and learn how Robin Hood's Bay came to be named.
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Author: Library of Congress
Publisher:
Published: 1982
Total Pages: 1012
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKFolklore of Yorkshire
Author: Kai Roberts
Publisher: The History Press
Published: 2013-04-01
Total Pages: 264
ISBN-13: 0752489542
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe beautiful county of Yorkshire is the largest in Britain, and yet still possesses a strong and cohesive regional identity. Built on centuries of shared tradition, a characteristic body of folklore has thrived and endured well into the present day. Folklore of Yorkshire chronicles such beliefs throughout the whole county, identifying distinctive common themes, placing them in their historical context, and considering their social and psychological function. You’ll discover Yorkshire’s holy wells and buried treasure, its boggarts, Black Dogs and fairies, and the legends behind the county’s stunning landscape. This fully illustrated book shows how the customs of the past have influenced the ways of today, while also revealing something about the nature of folklore itself, both for the tradition-bearers and those who collect it.
From Truth to Tall Stories
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Published: 1993
Total Pages: 32
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe North York Moors
Author: Paddy Dillon
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Published: 2019-04-09
Total Pages: 375
ISBN-13: 1783627387
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA guidebook to 50 walks in the North York Moors, the largest continuous expanse of heather moorland in England. Routes range from short and easy low-level walks to long and strenuous routes across the high moors, including the Lyke Wake Walk – a 4-stage, 65km (40 mile) route traversing the national park from west to east. The walks range in length from 7–22km (4–14 miles) and can be enjoyed in between 2 and 7 hours. They are arranged by area into the Tabular Hills, Hambleton Hills, Cleveland Hills, Northern Moors, High Moors, Eastern Moors and Cleveland Coast. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket GPX files available to download Detailed information on terrain, refreshments and public transport for each walk Information given on local history and archaeology
Curious Tales of Old North Yorkshire
Author: Howard Peach
Publisher: Sigma Press
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 222
ISBN-13: 9781850587934
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEnglish Fairy Tales and Legends
Author: Rosalind Kerven
Publisher: Batsford Books
Published: 2019-12-13
Total Pages: 233
ISBN-13: 1849946205
DOWNLOAD EBOOK12 classic English fairy tales and their history, from tales of dragons to Robin Hood. Folk tales and legends are an intrinsic part of English national culture. In his book, Rosalind Kerven has revived the best English fairy tales for a new generation. These are stories of giants, dragons, fairies and Arthurian Romance. Together, they form a perfect introduction to the different types of traditional stories and their place in English oral and written heritage. Each tale is linked with a specific place or county in England: 'The Dragon Castle' from Northumberland, 'The Girl Snatched By Fairies' from County Durham, 'The Princess and the Fool' from Kent and 'The Dark Moon' from Lincolnshire. The book also includes notes on each story: the history and where it came from, its development and short summaries of many related or similar stories.
