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Folklore, Witchcraft and Magical Thinking from the North York Moors, Coast and Cleveland
Believe It Or Not? – a splendidly illustrated collection of stories of the area – offers new perspectives and plenty of surprises!
The North York Moors and surrounding hills, dales and coast are rich in folklore, legend and magical thinking. Stories passed down and elaborated over generations often hold sprinklings of truth and fascinating glimpses into past lives. They offer insights into the thoughts, rituals and fears of our ancestors.
A journey of discovery inspired by a song
Fear of witches and belief in magic was still rife in mid-nineteenth-century village communities of the North York Moors. This investigation strips away witch stereotypes to reveal real people practising witchcraft, their motivations and the roots of their skills and knowledge. It uncovers an unsettling persecution of women branded as ‘witches’ perpetrated by local communities living in fear, and supports re-education to stop witch-hunts happening around the world today.
A celebration of trees in our moorland, valley and coastal district.
With contributions from botanists, foresters, conservationists, environmentalists, walkers, land-owners, artists, writers and poets, All About Trees offers vital information to help conserve our trees, and creative reflections on the trees and woodlands around us.
