Folklore, Myths and Legends

In April of 1593 one of the most notorious trials in the history of English witch-hunting, opened at Huntingdon Assizes. The case of the 'Witches of Warboys' began in the imagination of a sick child and ended in the deaths of three innocent people.

Additional credits: Research and narration: Jackie Piper Production and music: Andrew Wilkinson | https://www.datawolf.net/ Photo editing and artwork: John Piper

Commonly depicted as a face, surrounded by leaves, he appears frequently as a name for English pubs. Considered the muse for Robin Hood, Jack in the Green & other green, folklore characters – he is as constant as Spring & the festivals associated with it. Digging a little deeper he has starring roles in other centuries & countries. Is there a connection between these characters, and if so—what is it?

Additional credits: Research and narration: Jackie Piper Production and origianl music: Andrew Wilkinson | https://www.datawolf.net/ Photo editing and artwork: John Piper

This episode explores the black devil dog that haunted East Anglia and said to be the inspiration behind The Hound of the Baskervilles. A legend that returned to our present with the discovery of a large dog skeleton close to many of the original sightings.

Additional credits: Research and narration: Jackie Piper Production and music: Andrew Wilkinson | https://www.datawolf.net/ Photo editing and artwork: John Piper