Country Folklore: Northumberland

This source collection brings together printed accounts of Northumberland folklore, arranged by subject rather than presented as a continuous narrative. Its opening sections cover tree and plant superstitions, goblindom, witchcraft, leechcraft, magic and divination, preserving reports of beliefs, charms, healing practices and supernatural beings.

Further sections turn to ceremonial customs, games, traditional narratives, local customs and drama. The material includes Northumbrian songs, seasonal observances, folk practices and stories connected with places, families and communities across the county. Compiled from earlier printed sources, the book records how local traditions were described in the 19th century and earlier, making it a useful reference for Northumberland’s folkloric and customary heritage.