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Folklore of Sussex

Jacqueline Simpson author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:The History Press Ltd

Published:7th Nov '24

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Sussex’s traditional local tales, beliefs, life-cycle customs and calendar customs

From giants and bogeymen to fairies and witches - a detailed exploration of the folklore of Sussex

Sussex, although near London and nowadays extensively urbanised, has a rich heritage of traditional local stories, customs and beliefs. Among many topics explored here are tales linked to landscape features and ancient churches which involve such colourful themes as lost bells, buried treasures, dragons, fairies and the Devil. There are also traditions relating to ghosts, graves and gibbets and the strange powers of witches. Everyday life is reflected in the customs and beliefs surrounding birth, marriage and death and in traditional cures for illness.

This book, when it was first published in 1973, was the first to be entirely devoted to Sussex folklore. This new edition contains information collected over the years, updated accounts of county customs and, alongside the original line drawings, is illustrated with photographs and printed ephemera relating to Sussex lore.

ISBN: 9781803997797

Dimensions: 234mm x 156mm x 20mm

Weight: 340g

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