The Lore of the Land: A Guide to England's Legends, from Spring-heeled Jack to the Witches of WarboysPenguin, 2006 - 917 pages Where can you find the 'Devil's footprints'? What happened at the 'hangman's stone'? Did Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street, ever really exist? Where was King Arthur laid to rest? Bringing together tales of hauntings, highwaymen, family curses and lovers' leaps, this magnificent guide will take you on a magical journey through England's legendary past. |
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