- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd; illustrated edition edition (28 Feb 1990)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0709039751
- ISBN-13: 978-0709039754
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 13.4 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 78,583 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A selection of folklore about the North York Moors, closely linked with the features of its landscape, and often providing explanations of place-names and landmarks. Meet the serpent of Sexhow, the mermaids of Staithes and learn how Robin Hood's Bay came to be named.
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Excellent informative book from renowned author,
By weatherwitch (Lost in the woods of Yorkshire) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Folk Tales from the North York Moors (Paperback)
Having recently rediscovered Folk Stories from the Yorkshire Dales I was determined to source this book from the same series and I was not disappointed when I finally found it.
It has been fascinating to find out more about the background and lore of the areas where I have lived for many years. The author, Peter N Walker is well known for his knowledge of folklore, but known to most as Nicholas Rhea the author of the 'Constable' 'Heartbeat books. He does take a little poetic license in the retelling of the stories, but this does not detract from them. As mentioned before Folk Stories from the North York Moors is part of a series of books but each is an excellent source on its own. The area covered ranges the villages outside Thirsk and across the moors towards Guisborough, Whitby and Nunnington. Although dragons appear it is interesting to note that they are known as worms more in this area of Yorkshire than other areas. Hobs abound, and Robin Hood folklore appears in several places, as do mermaids and giants, the Roman road on the moors being known as Wades Causeway by all locals after the giant Wade who supposedly built it along with his wife Bella. Witches make their appearance along with brave knights and the book tells of folklore, folk stories and fact. Again there are 31 chapters relating directly to villages or towns but within these neighbouring villages are also mentioned, and it really is a fascinating read for those interested in the folk stories of this area. There is a story of the origins of why Yorkshire Pudding should be eaten before the main course, a story I was not aware of before, yet again the Viking influence in these areas is more than we realised! It is a shame that this book is also out of print, it's easy to read and a good source of information and entertainment.
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