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Berkshire Folk Tales
Author(s): David England (Author), Tina Bilbe
- Publisher: The History Press
- Publication Date: 1 Sept. 2013
- Language: English
- Print length: 192 pages
- ISBN-10: 075246745X
- ISBN-13: 9780752467450
Book Description
This collection, inspired by the folklore of the Royal County, contains a plethora of tales robustly retold for a contemporary audience. The exploits of well-known figures such as Herne the Hunter and Dick Turpin feature alongside many of the county’s lesser-known legends. From a cruel ordeal by fire and historical trials by combat, to the lore of dragons and witches, Berkshire Folk Tales is a heady mix of bloodythirsty, funny, passionate and moving stories. But this is not only a book of folk tales. It is also a gazetteer to guide you, allowing you to make the same journey as the antiquaries and discover this land and its stories for yourself.
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About the Author
David England has been a professional storyteller since 1999. He is a member of the Society for Storytelling and Slough Writers and his MA thesis was on the relevance of storytelling to psychotherapy. He has his own website, and lives in Maidenhead. Tina Bilbe is a professional storyteller and has been involved in the storytelling revival since 1986. She is currently on the Society for Storytelling Board of Directors and is editor for their newsletter Storylines. She lives in Reading.
