LINKS

FOLKLORE SITES:

• The Folklore Society: https://folklore-society.com/ - A learned society devoted to the study of traditional culture in all its forms, including music, dance, narratives, customs, and beliefs.
• English Heritage - Telling Tales: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/tellingtales/ - Explores the myths, legends, and folklore of England, connecting these stories to historical sites and events.
• Mysterious Britain & Ireland: https://www.mysteriousbritain.co.uk/ - A gazetteer of folklore, myths, legends, and paranormal phenomena in Britain and Ireland.
• The Folklore Podcast: ​https://www.thefolklorepodcast.com/ - Probably the best folklore podcast in the UK, exploring various aspects of folklore with a mix of storytelling and discussion.
• Loremen Podcast: ​https://www.loremenpodcast.com/ - Two comedians "investigate" local legends and forgotten folklore.
• Tales of Britain and Ireland: https://talesofbritainandireland.com/ - A podcast and storytelling project focusing on folktales, myths, and legends from across Britain and Ireland.
• Norfolk Folklore Society: https://www.norfolkfolkloresociety.co.uk/ - Focuses on the folklore of Norfolk, including local legends and ghost stories.
• The Faerie Folk: https://thefaeriefolk.libsyn.com/ - A podcast that explores the myths and legends of the UK.
• Fairytalez: https://fairytalez.com/region/english/- A great collection of Enlgish folk tales.

VISITING DERBYSHIRE & THE PEAK DISTRICT

• Peak District Online: https://www.peakdistrictonline.co.uk/ - Offers information on various aspects of the Peak District, including some mentions of myths and legends associated with the area.
• Visit Peak District & Derbyshire: https://visitpeakdistrict.com/ - The official tourism website for the region, which sometimes touches upon local folklore and stories related to specific locations.
• Peak District National Park: https:/www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/home/www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/home - Official site for the Peak Park Authority.
• Peak District .Org: https://www.peakdistrict.org/ - A comprehensive guide for visiting the Peak District.
• Let's Go Peak District: https://letsgopeakdistrict.co.uk/ - An excellent visitor guide.

GENERAL BIBLIOGRAPHY

BOOKS, eBOOKS & JOURNALS:
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• Addy, S.O. (2015) Household tales with other traditional: Remains, Collected in the Counties of York, Lincoln, Derby, and Nottingham [PDF]. Forgotten Books.
• Andrews, W. (1892) Bygone Derbyshire [PDF]. Forgotten Books (2013). https://www.forgottenbooks.com/en/books/BygoneDerbyshire_10099789.
• Bailey, S. (2019). The Old Roads of Derbyshire. Leicestershire: Matador
• Bradbury, E. (1884) All about Derbyshire [PDF]. Forgotten Books (2013). https://www.forgottenbooks.com/en/books/AllAboutDerbyshire_10284309​
• Bradley, R. (2023). The A-Z of Curious Derbyshire. Cheltenham: The History Press.
• Burne, C. S. (1915). Scraps of folklore collected by John Philipps Emslie. Folklore, 26(2), 153–170. https://doi.org/10.1080/0015587x.1915.9718868 
• Cantillon, Z. and Baker, S. (2022) ‘Ketch Yorlye Daun Paradise: Sense of place, heritage and belonging in Norfolk Island’s Kingston and Arthur’s Vale Historic Area’, Thesis eleven, 172, pp. 93–113. https://doi.org/10.1177/07255136221133185 
• Daniel, C. (1974) Ghosts of Derbyshire. 2nd edn. Nelson, Lancashire: Dalesman Books.
• Eisenberg, E. (1992) Tales of Old Derbyshire. Newbury: Countryside Books (GB).
• Harte, J. (2023) Cloven country: The Devil and the English Landscape. Reaktion Books.
• Henderson, M.P. (2011) Folktales of the Peak District. Amberley Publishing Limited.
• Litchfield, Richard. (2024) FOLK TALES OF THE PEAK. Storrington: Country Books.
• Menefee, S. P. (1974) The ‘Merry Maidens’ and the ‘Noce de Pierre’, Folklore, 85:1, 23-42, https://doi.org/10.1080/0015587X.1974.9716531
• Merrill, J.N. (1992) Legends of Derbyshire. Matlock: Trail Crest Publications Ltd.
• Roud, S. (2003) The Penguin Guide to the superstitions of Britain and Ireland. London: Penguin.
• Scollins, R. and Titford, J. (2000) Ey up mi duck!: Dialect of Derbyshire and the East Midlands. Newbury: Countryside Books (GB).
• Seymour, J. (2012) The lore of the land. MBI Publishing Company.
• Simms, N. (1978) Ned Ludd's Mummers Play, Folklore, 89:2, 166-178, https://doi.org/10.1080/0015587X.1978.9716105
• Simpson, J. and Roud, S. (2003) A Dictionary of English Folklore, Oxford University Press eBooks. https://doi.org/10.1093/acref/9780198607663.001.0001.
• Stone, R. (2001) Hidden Derbyshire. Newbury: Countryside Books.
• Tongue, Ruth L. (1968) Letter to the Editor, Folklore, 79:4, 308-309, https://doi.org/10.1080/0015587X.1968.9716607

WEBSITES:

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• Historic England (no date) Toad’s Mouth prehistoric field system, Non Civil Parish - 1017507 | Historic England. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017507. [Accessed January 2021]
• Historic England (no date) Cairns at Winyards Nick, 680m WSW of Carl Wark Hillfort, non civil Parish - 1018069 | Historic England. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1018069. [Accessed January 2021]
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• Howitt, R. (1840). The Gipsy King & Other Poems. [pdf]. London:Thomas Arnold. Forgotten Books. https://www.forgottenbooks.com [Accessed 13 February 2024] 
• Jewitt, L.F.&W. ed. (2019). The Ballads & Songs of Derbyshire. [Kindle PC]. Glasgow: Good Press. Available at: Amazon.co.uk <https://www.amazon.co.uk/> [Accessed 26 January 2021]
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