Yorkshire Oddities, Incidents, and Strange Events by S. Baring-Gould
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| Author | Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine), 1834-1924 |
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| LoC No. | 47036920 |
| Title | Yorkshire Oddities, Incidents, and Strange Events |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The Ghost of Trinity Church, York -- Peter Priestly, the Wakefield parish clerk -- Prophet Wroe -- Bishop-Dyke Pond -- Snowden Dunhill, the convict -- James Naylor, the Quaker -- "Old Three Laps" -- Christopher Pivett -- David Turton, musician at Horbury -- John Bartendale, the piper -- Blind Jack of Knaresborough -- "Peg Pennyworth" -- Peter Barker, the blind joiner -- The White House -- Jemmy Hirst, an oddity -- The Tragedy of Beningbrough Hall -- A Yorkshire butcher -- The one-pound note -- Mr. Wikes of Leaseholme -- The Rev. Mr. Carter, parson-publican -- Job Senior, the hermit of Rumbold's Moor -- Nancy Nicholson, the termagant -- The wooden bell of Ripon -- Old John "Mealy-Face" -- The Boggart of Hellen-Pot -- Jonathan Martin, the incendiary of York Minster -- Brother Jucundus -- Mary Bateman, witch and murderess. |
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| Summary | "Yorkshire Oddities, Incidents, and Strange Events" by S. Baring-Gould is a collection of accounts, anecdotes, and curiosities relating to unique characters and bizarre occurrences in Yorkshire, likely written in the late 19th century. The book promises to explore the eccentricities and oddities that define the county's rich cultural tapestry, drawing from the author's long time residing in the area. Baring-Gould's work reflects both an appreciation for the unusual aspects of Yorkshire life and a desire to record these tales before they fade away. At the start of the work, the author provides a personal preface, expressing his intent to share stories of peculiar individuals and strange events he has encountered or learned about during his years in Yorkshire. The initial account details a ghostly apparition seen in Trinity Church, York, where witnesses describe a figure in white crossing the stained glass window. Various individuals recount their own sightings of this mysterious phenomenon, creating a tapestry of narratives that blend folklore with firsthand experiences. The vibrant storytelling introduces the reader to Yorkshire's spirit of eccentricity, setting the stage for the unusual tales to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Legends -- England -- Yorkshire |
| Subject | Yorkshire (England) -- Miscellanea |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47386 |
| Release Date | Nov 17, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 194 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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