The Anthology of English Folk Tales

The Anthology of English Folk Tales gathers stories from across England, bringing together material originally published in The History Press’s county-based Folk Tales series. Its contributors include professional storytellers such as Taffy Thomas, Hugh Lupton and Helen East, each associated with regional traditions and oral storytelling.

The selection ranges from Cornwall and Dorset to Yorkshire, Cumbria, Lancashire and London, reflecting the customs, beliefs and dialects attached to different parts of the country. Among its subjects are hidden chapels, murderous vicars, travelling fiddlers, magical shape-shifters, giants, devils and legendary creatures. The result is a varied collection of local narratives, preserving the distinctive voices and imaginative traditions found within English folklore.