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Worcestershire Folk Tales
Worcestershire is a county of contrasts, with one face turned to the modern buzz of Birmingham and the other turned towards the quiet rural landscape of the West Country. Its folk tales reflect that dichotomy, with some stories based in the fears and superstitions of village life, and others evolving from the strains and pressures of a new industrial reality. From battles of the Civil War to witchcraft trials, Worcestershire is steeped in history – and almost every village has some dark tale of magical events to tell. Complemented by beautiful illustrations, Worcestershire Folk Tales is crammed with these myths, legends and mysterious yarns.
192 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2013
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April 16, 2026
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March 27, 2023
I really liked this. Especially, because I lived three years in Worcester so some of these stories were very nostalgic. I wasn't a fan of some of them but most were very creative and a fun way to imagine the history in Worcestershire. It's not exactly a page-turner. I would call it a precious souvenir from Worcestershire.
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