Herefordshire Folk Tales

by David Phelps

For Immediate Release at £12.99, paperback original. You can order this book at Amazon.
Stories that tell of strange happenings in the peaceful Herefordshire countryside, formed from early attempts to explain the natural and     spiritual world.

Many people, both local, and tourists, enjoying visiting the Herefordshire countryside but few know the exciting stories that have become associated with it.  Herefordshire Folk Tales is a narrative of all the weird and wonderful goings-on in Herefordshire, as well as dark tales of   revenge resulting from clashes on the Welsh Borders.

Read about the Saxon king of East Anglia who became the patron saint of Hereford Cathedral, and the story of the black hound of Hergest Court which inspired Arthur Conan Doyle, to a medieval love story.

• For the first time, these enchanting folk tales, the origins of which lie in the oral tradition, have been gathered together in book form
• This selection of thirty fairy tales and legends from the deepest corners of Herefordshire   reflect the wisdom of the countryside and its people
• Contains previously unpublished tales
• An engaging read for both adults and older children Full of Herefordian wit and wisdom,  perfect for reading aloud or alone
• Complimented with over 50 black and white illustrations

David Phelps was born in Hereford in 1953. As a child he listened to the stories of his grandmother, who was from a long line of storytellers. Many of the tales in the book originate from her.  Following a career in civil service, David returned to Hereford where he now researches local legends and attends many events to perform his stories. He is a member of both the Society for Storytelling and the Folklore Society.