Mythstoric Journeys: Explorations Within the Extraordinary Local History, Legend and Folklore of Cheshire, North Staffordshire and Peak District Derbyshire
A unique work containing essays and insights regarding the extraordinary local histories and historical provenance of folklore inherent across Cheshire, North Staffordshire and Peak District Derbyshire, from the founder of The Local Mythstorian project, Eli Lewis-Lycett.From the Headless Horseman of the Staffordshire Moorlands and the ‘Hugry Prophet' of Cheshire, to the Bakewell Witches and beyond, this collection represents a comprehensive and original study of folklore and legend combined with revelations regarding long-lost local histories. Be it the Wars of the Roses, the English Civil War or the seventeenth century witch-craze all find their local tales researched and reappraised as Eli looks to reveal the remarkable historical stories contained within many of which are recorded here for the very first time.The author's