Download or read book The Folklore of Hertfordshire written by Doris Jones-Baker and published by B.T. Batsford. This book was released on 1977 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The folklore of Hertfordshire written by and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hertfordshire Folk Lore written by William Blyth Gerish and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Traditional Hertfordshire written by Lucinda Rowe and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Tales of Old Hertfordshire written by Doris Jones-Baker and published by Countryside Books (GB). This book was released on 2011 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hertfordshire Folk Lore written by William Blyth Gerish and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Witches of Hertfordshire written by Simon Walker and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the earliest of times, ritual and superstition have been part of the lives of people everywhere. This book looks at the myths and legends that have grown up around the subject of witches and examines in detail cases of witchcraft that have been recorded over the centuries in Hertfordshire. The account begins with an introduction to the whole subject of magic, sorcery and the occult through the ages and includes discussion of phenomena such as cunning folk, werewolves, familiars, appearances of the Devil and the archaeology of superstition and magic. Hertfordshire court records and a variety of contemporary accounts are examined to throw light on local witchcraft stories and other related incidents and dark doings.

Download or read book Hertfordshire Folk lore written by W. B. Gerish and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Folklore From the Herts written by Mimi Brown and published by Write-Hearted Books. This book was released on 2023-12-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered where the line between ancient myth and our modern world blurs? Folklore From the Herts, a unique anthology from The Hertfordshire Writing Group, invites you on an enchanting journey where this line not only blurs but completely vanishes. This collection is not merely stories; it's a portal to a realm where the echoes of age-old myths resonate within the rhythms of our contemporary lives.Discover a World of Timeless Magic and Modern-Day MysteriesWithin these pages lies a treasure trove of tales that delve deep into the eternal experiences of love, destiny, and transformation where characters confront the legacy of their heritage, challenge long-standing beliefs, and unearth the profound influence of myths in shaping our present-day realities.A Glimpse into the EnchantedA healer facing a moral dilemma that defies ancient codes, a young woman grappling with the weight of legendary expectations, and a voice from the mystic isles calling to a chosen one. These stories, and many more, serve as a testament to the transformative power of choices and their far-reaching consequences.Unexpected Friendships and Unseen WorldsFrom the corners of a cobwebbed attic to the hidden heart of mystical isles, Folklore From the Herts reveals how the most unlikely of friendships can teach us profound lessons in empathy and understanding. Each story is a mirror reflecting the unexpected connections that can dramatically alter our perceptions and guide our life's path.Where Ordinary Becomes ExtraordinaryThis anthology redefines the ordinary, transforming everyday moments into magical experiences. It reminds us that sometimes, the most captivating stories are hidden in the simplest of places, waiting for the right eyes to uncover them.A Call to the CuriousImmerse yourself in Folklore From the Herts and embark on an unforgettable journey that celebrates the enduring magic of folklore. These tales are more than narratives; they are a mosaic of timeless truths and universal connections that bind us all.

Download or read book Folklore written by Joseph Jacobs and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most vols. for 1890- contain list of members of the Folk-lore Society.

Download or read book Sutton Companion to the Folklore Myths and Customs of Britain written by Alexander Barrie and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2005-11-24 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Britain'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.

Download or read book Ghost Tours of Hertfordshire and Essex written by Jenni Kemp and published by Austin Macauley. This book was released on 2019-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ghosts are ubiquitous! This guide has 62 tours, which incorporate over 280 towns and villages, and more than 800 sites. Directions are given in each tour to enable the investigator to find the sites. Map references have been included using Ordnance Survey Maps, together with the map numbers, to enable the investigator to find the haunted sites. The purpose of the guide is to enable the enthusiast to seek and observe. There are notes of interest and history notes as the counties are awash with fascinating stories and legends. So decide which tour you are going to tackle first. You may wish to meet the phantom army at Thundridge Church ruins, the screaming woman in Water Lane, Bishop's Stortford, the Witchfinder General, Mathew Hopkins at Manningtree, or maybe the ghostly monks carrying a coffin at Belchamp Walter.

Download or read book The Folk Lore of Hertfordshire written by W. B. Gerish and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-09-30 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Folk-Lore of Hertfordshire: A Brief List of Material Collected and Classified Ague cure. Berkhamsted. Locks of sufferers' hair driven by wedges into tree trunk and violently torn from head, said to afford relief from ague. 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.

Download or read book The Folk lore of Hertfordshire written by William Blyth Gerish and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Dictionary of English Folklore written by Jacqueline Simpson and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2000 with total page 997 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are there any legends about cats? Is Cinderella an English story? What is (or was) a Mumming Play? The subject of folklore covers an extremely wide field, with connections to virtually every aspect of life. It ranges from the bizarre to the seemingly mundane. Similarly, folklore is as much afeature of the modern technological age as the ancient world, of every part of the country, both urban and rural, and of every age group and occupation. Containing 2,000 entries, from dragons to Mother Goose, May Day to Michaelmas, this new reference work is an absorbing and entertaining guide to English folklore. Aimed at a broad general readership, the dictionary provides an authoritative reference source on such legendary characters as the Babesin the Wood, Jack the Giant Killer, and Robin Hood, and gives entertaining and informative explanations of a wide range of subjects in folklore, from nosebleeds and wishbones to cats and hot cross buns.

Download or read book The Folk Lore of Hertfordshire written by William Blyth Gerish and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Download or read book Haunted England written by Jennifer Westwood and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2013-10-31 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Watch out for a ghostly ship and its spectral crew off the coast of Cornwall Listen for the unearthly tread and rustling silk dress of Darlington's Lady Jarratt Shiver at the malevolent apparition of 50 Berkeley Square that no-one survives seeing Beware the black dog of Shap Fell: a sighting warns of fatal accidents England's past echoes with stories of unquiet spirits and hauntings, of headless highwaymen and grey ladies, indelible bloodstains and ghastly premonitions. Here, county by county, are the nation's most fascinating supernatural tales and bone-chilling legends: from a ghostly army marching across Cumbria to the vanishing hitchhiker of Bluebell Hill, from the gruesome Man-Monkey of Shropshire to the phantom congregation who gather for a 'Sermon of the Dead' ...