The beautiful and sleepy North Norfolk countryside on England’s East coast conceals one of Europe’s most glorious, but hidden mysteries. This happening drew people from around the world in huge numbers to the North Norfolk coast for hundreds of years, even Kings and Queens repeatedly came to this place such was its importance. It was… Continue reading Our Lady of Walsingham
The Chronicler Stories
The Lambton Worm
The heir to Lambton castle was a wild unruly youth. He stayed out all night partying and gambling, shirking his studies and responsibilities during the day. One day, whilst he was skipping his history lessons, he decided to go fishing in the local river. But, instead of catching any fish, all he caught was a… Continue reading The Lambton Worm
The Headless Horseman of The Staffordshire Moors
The day was fast fading into night when a drunk farmer wandered home on the moors. He had just left the tavern at Onecote, walking back to his farm outside of Leek, when he saw someone riding their horse towards Leek. Thinking that it was one of his neighbours, the farmer called out, asking… Continue reading The Headless Horseman of The Staffordshire Moors
The Legend of Black Annis
The Dane hills of Leicestershire were home to many creatures, but none so terrifying as Black Annis. She lived in a cave, carving it out herself with her clawed hands. At night she stalked the woods, looking for children to prey on,and her howls and screeches could be heard for miles around. She had black… Continue reading The Legend of Black Annis
The Story of St Swithin
Long ago, before England was even a united nation, there lived a bishop named Swithin. He was an amicable and revered man, known far and wide across the country for his acts of kindness but also because he was bishop of Winchester: the capital of Anglo-Saxon Britian. One of his most famous acts of kindness… Continue reading The Story of St Swithin
Jack the Idiot
Long ago, there live a boy called Jack. Jack was extremely dumb, for he did not test his mind in the ways others would. He was a dead weight on his poor old mother, not working nor providing for the family. Soon she grew so tired of his dumbness and tried set him to work.… Continue reading Jack the Idiot
The Dragon of Strathmartine (Dundee)
Long ago, in the moors of Scotland, their lived a farmer and his family. He and his wife had managed to have nine daughters, each beautiful and fair. He was a very happy man, and could not ask for more in his life. One day, he asked the eldest daughter to fetch some water from… Continue reading The Dragon of Strathmartine (Dundee)
In Search of the Real Merlin
Without question, King Arthur takes the leading role in British Dark Age legend. Using film (movie) world terminology this would make Merlin the supporting actor. However, there is little we know for sure about either person, real or myth. Chronicles of the time have Arthur as a magnanimous leader who gathered and united the military… Continue reading In Search of the Real Merlin
The Drum of Sir Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake was considered to be the greatest explorer of his time, finding far off lands and distant shores. He plundered Spanish gold ships, bringing back riches and gems to lavish upon queen Elizabeth. Whenever he travelled around the world, however, he always brought one thing. His drum, encrusted with the crest of his… Continue reading The Drum of Sir Francis Drake
The Grey Man of Ben MacDhui
During the height of World War 2, a young captain by the name of Alexander Tewnion decided to take a well deserved ten day break hiking in the Cairngorm mountains. He had always admired the beauty of Scotland, and was now prepared for a relaxing, quiet climb of the mountains. He was very much mistaken.… Continue reading The Grey Man of Ben MacDhui