Lancashire Folk-Lore: Illustrative of the Superstitious Beliefs and Practices, Local Customs and Usages of the People of the County Palatine

Lancashire Folk-Lore: Illustrative of the Superstitious Beliefs and Practices, Local Customs and Usages of the People of the County Palatine
Author: T. T. Wilkinson
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2016-03-10
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1473360943

This vintage book contains a comprehensive encyclopedia of the folk-lore of Lancashire. The north of England has enjoyed a particularly rich history of folk-lore, having been influenced by the cultures of the Celts, Angles, Teutonic people, Scandinavians, the Normans, and more. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in English Folklore, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Superstitious Beliefs and Practices", "Charms and Spells", "The Devil, Demons, &c", "Divination", "Miscellaneous", "Miracles", "Omens and Predictions", "Superstitions, General and Miscellaneous", "Witches and Witchcraft", "Local Customs and Usages at Various Seasons", "Eating and Drinking Customs", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. This book was first published in 1867.

Lancashire Folk-Lore

Lancashire Folk-Lore
Author: John Wilkinson, T.T. Harland
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2018-04-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3732659143

Reproduction of the original: Lancashire Folk-Lore by John Harland, T.T. Wilkinson

The Folk-lore Journal

The Folk-lore Journal
Author: Folklore Society (Great Britain)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 566
Release: 1889
Genre: Folklore
ISBN:

Faiths and Folklore

Faiths and Folklore
Author: William Carew Hazlitt
Publisher:
Total Pages: 356
Release: 1905
Genre: Fasts and feasts
ISBN:

Lancashire Folk

Lancashire Folk
Author: Melanie Warren
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2016-01-28
Genre: Folklore
ISBN: 9780764349836

Journey through Lancashire, England, to visit 155 places where strange history meets creepy modern times. Arranged alphabetically by town and place, the stories tell of ghosts, witches, fairies, dragons, and altercations with the Devil (who is not as clever as he thinks!). Legends connected to ancient monuments, holy wells, and the locations of Green Man carvings are also included. Sometimes these tales echo history and sometimes they come from a deeper folklore. Sometimes ghost stories are discredited, sometimes they are not. A useful guidebook for tourists and travelers, this book is also an invaluable compendium for serious researchers. Stories are indexed by type and a separate index lists postcodes and Ordinance Survey map references for those who wish to visit the locations for themselves.