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English Folklore

Finding King Arthur – Places in the UK Associated with Arthurian Legend

It’s nearly impossible to think of a fairytale without thinking of Arthurian Legend which hails from England. The famous...

July 18, 2017 5

Creepy Stuff We Love

5 Mythical Monsters from English Folklore Found in Books and Film

There are so many reasons to love the Halloween season, especially when it comes to researching mythical monsters. Tracing...

September 28, 2015 3

Beowolf

The Dwarves of Simonside Hills, Northcumberland, UK

Legends of the malevolent dwarves of the Simonside Hills in the Northcumberland region are that of dark and mischievous...

January 20, 2014 2

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