Folklore Of Northamptonshire
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Author | : Peter Hill |
Publisher | : The History Press |
Total Pages | : 274 |
Release | : 2009-01-26 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 0752499874 |
This book describes the reaction of the common people to some of the tumultuous events which occurred in Northamptonshire and shaped England's history, and how this gave rise to many colourful folklore traditions. Especially rich in dialect, vocabulary, legends, and wondrous stories that have been handed down through the ages, the character of Northamptonshire and its people is firmly rooted in its folklore. There are tales of literary folk and noblemen, but always at the heart of Northamptonshire's folklore are the traditional beliefs, stories, events and customs of the common people. Daily life itself contained numerous beliefs and maxims, omens and superstitions - often based on fear of the uncertain - as well as being full of music and verse, dance and song. These delightful, revealing and sometimes fanciful traditions have remained hidden until now.
Author | : Thomas Sternberg |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 240 |
Release | : 1851 |
Genre | : English language |
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Author | : Kevan Manwaring |
Publisher | : The History Press |
Total Pages | : 193 |
Release | : 2013-10-01 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0750951702 |
Take a walk through this county in the heart of England in the entertaining company of a local storyteller. Kevan Manwaring, born and raised in Northampton, regales you with tales ancient and modern. Learn how the farmer outwitted the bogle; how a Queen who lost her head; the Great Fire of Northampton; and the last execution of witches in England. Along the way you will meet incredible characters from history and myth: Boudicca, St Patrick, Robin Hood and Hereward the Wake, Captain Slash, Dionysia the female knight, beasts and angels, cobblers and kings. From fairies to wolves, these illustrated tales are ideal to be read out loud or used as a source book for your own performances. Northamptonshire Folk Tales is a great companion for any visit to the area, for fascinating days out and for discovering exciting treasures on your doorstep. The 'Rose of the Shires' will open before you!
Author | : Vincent Thomas Sternberg |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 1851 |
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Author | : Archer Taylor |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 454 |
Release | : 1917 |
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Author | : Paul Harrison |
Publisher | : Casemate Publishers |
Total Pages | : 196 |
Release | : 2017-09-30 |
Genre | : True Crime |
ISBN | : 1526713845 |
Twenty true tales of violence and villainy in this area of England’s East Midlands—includes illustrations. Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths Around Northampton investigates the darker side of humanity in cases of murder, deceit, and pure malice committed over the centuries in this picturesque part of England. For this journey into Northampton’s bloody past, Paul Harrison has selected over twenty notorious episodes that give a fascinating insight into criminal acts and the criminal mind. He reinvestigates some of the most intriguing cases, introduces new evidence, and questions verdicts that were reached many years ago. Among the cases are two old people who were bludgeoned to death for no apparent reason; the murder of a mistress and her child; a philandering salesman who faked his own death; a promiscuous woman who came to a cruel end; a shoemaker who brutally attacked his wife; and the disappearance of Lydia Atley, whose remains were never found. These human dramas are often played out in the most commonplace of circumstances—while others are so odd as to be stranger than fiction.
Author | : William Swan Sonnenschein |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 70 |
Release | : 1897 |
Genre | : Folklore |
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Author | : Anthony Poulton-Smith |
Publisher | : Amberley Publishing Limited |
Total Pages | : 199 |
Release | : 2019-10-15 |
Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | : 1445693992 |
Paranormal Northamptonshire contains almost a hundred narratives; they will delight the ghost hunters and the spiritualists, make the sceptical think again, and send chills up and down every spine.
Author | : William Swan Sonnenschein |
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Total Pages | : 516 |
Release | : 1910 |
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Author | : Jack Hunter |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 249 |
Release | : 2023-03-16 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 1000847675 |
Folklore, People and Place is a contribution towards better understanding the complex interconnectivity of folklore, people and place, across a range of different cultural and geographical contexts. The book showcases a range of international case studies from different cultural and ecological contexts showing how folklore can and does mediate human relationships with people and place. Folklore has traditionally been connected to place, telling tales of the land and the real and imaginary beings that inhabit storied places. These storytelling traditions and practices have endured in a contemporary world, yet the role and value of folklore to people and places has changed. The book explores a broad range of international perspectives and considers how the relationship between folklore, people, and place has evolved for tourists and indigenous communities. It will showcase a range of international case studies from different cultural and ecological contexts showing how folklore can and does mediate human relationships with people and place. By exploring folklore in the context of tourism, this book engages in a critical discussion of the opportunities and challenges of using storied places in destination development. The case studies in the book provide an international perspective on the contemporary value of folklore to people and places engendering reflection on the role of folklore in sustainable tourism strategies. This book will be of interest to students, academics, researchers in fields such as anthropology, folklore, tourism, religious studies, human geography and related disciplines. It will also be of interest to scholars and practitioners of traditional ecological knowledge.