Folklore of Hampshire is packed full with
well researched information about folklore in Hampshire. Topics include saints,
royalty and celebrated citizens, which include Saint Swithun. We all know the
well known saying if it rains on Saint Swithun’s day it will rain for forty
days and forty nights and if it is fine it will be fine for forty days and
forty nights. We learn about how he came to have so much influence over the
weather. You can also read all about
Jane Austen and her background and connection to Hampshire. There are many more
interesting people featured in this book.
The book also covers Hampshire traditions,
customs and legends such as haunted places and buildings and ghostly stories,
strange creatures, witches, highwaymen, folklore songs and much, much more.
Whether you live or are from the Hampshire
area or if you are interested in history or folklore you will like this book. I
am not from the Hampshire area and have never been there but found the book
really interesting. There is also a good collection of photographs of the
subjects covered in the book. This is the second book by Penny Legg that I have
read and I am looking forward to reading more of her work.
For more information about the author click the following link: http://www.pennylegg.com/
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