Folklore of Essex by Sylvia Kent
Essex - the witch hunting county - is especially rich in traditions, legends, dialect and stories that have been handed down through the ages. It is these traditions that are gathered together in this volume and whose origins and meanings are explored to create a sense of how the customs of the past have influenced the ways of the present. This fully illustrated study of folklore rediscovers those traditions that have either vanished, been ignored or hidden away. There are tales of dragons and warriors, literary folk and legendary folk, but always at the heart of Essex folklore are the traditional beliefs, stories, events and customs of the common people. Daily life itself contained numerous beliefs and maxims, omens and superstitions, as well as being full of music, dance and song.
Sylvia Kentwrites for numerous newspapers and magazines and has written several books, includingBillericay Voices. She was awarded the Sir Harry Brittain Scholarship award for journalism.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780752436777 |
| ISBN 10 | 0752436775 |
| Title | Folklore of Essex |
| Author | Sylvia Kent |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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