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
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The Witch-hare of Dartmoor
There once lived an old witch in a shack upon a hill. She and her grandson where strong believers in the dark arts. She was incredibly powerful. Her crowning trick was to be able to turn herself into a large hare. However she still had too pay for food. So, in order to earn money,… Continue reading The Witch-hare of Dartmoor
The Dragon of Knucker Hole
Long ago, in the land of Sussex, there resided a Knucker (water dragon) in a deep pond, near the village of Lyminster. The Knucker was a terrifying beast, with huge wings the size of church steeples, and teeth as sharp as swords. All who ventured near the pond, would be eaten by the mighty beast.… Continue reading The Dragon of Knucker Hole