Superstitions and Folk Tales of Yorkshire

by Mark Riley

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Superstitions and Folk Tales of Yorkshire brings back to life many stories that have been long forgotten. Folklore once played a major role in the lives of Yorkshire people. Superstitions had a real hold on the residents of the many towns and villages in this great county of England. Sadly many of these tales have long been forgotten, until now. This book will reincarnate these wonderful tales revisiting Yorkshire's past and introducing them once again into the modern world. Learn about the many superstitious beliefs of Yorkshire Fishermen, old Yorkshire wives tales, and the many spine chilling tales of the Devil in Yorkshire, Barguests prowling the countryside. Along with the many Folk tales such as Wade the Giant, the Devils arrows, Robin Hood, Bold Nevison, Dick Turpin, Mother Shipton, St. Hilda of Whitby, Brother Jocundus, Hob Goblins, The Legend of Semerwater, Mermaids and Mermen, and St. John of Bridlington.
  • ISBN10 1291423494
  • ISBN13 9781291423495
  • Publish Date 18 May 2013
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 30 October 2013
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Lulu.com
  • Format eBook
  • Language English