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English Legends

Unsurprisingly for a country with such a long and eventful history England has no shortage of folklore, myths and legends. This section describes the background behind some of those which remain firmly in the national psyche and beyond to this day.

The World of King Arthur Christopher Snyder. A beautifully illustrated and informative survey that explores the world of Arthur and the impact of the Arthurian legends on history and the arts.

Robin Hood: A Mythic Biography Stephen Knight. This engaging and deeply informed book looks at the different manifestations of Robin Hood at different times and places.

Green Men & White Swans Jacqueline Simpson. An intriguing insight into the history of the British pub and a captivating journey through the country's legendary past.

Stories from England James Reeves. English traditional fairy-tales and stories from Johnny Gloke the giant killer and the frog prince at the World's End, to the better-known characters of Dick Whittington and Tom Thumb.

Jack The Ripper The gruesome serial killings which took place in Victorian London and their unidentified perpetrator continue to fascinate.

King Arthur The magical legend of King Arthur, his court at Camelot and the knights of the round table continue to inspire, but do they contain an element of truth?

Robin Hood Together with his band of Merry Men he lived in Sherwood Forest, robbed the rich and gave to the poor. One of England's first socialists?

Saint George The red cross with white background favoured by fans of the English football team (and other sports) is the cross of England's patron saint, Saint George.

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