Legends of the Fenland people

By Christopher Marlowe

Subjects: Fenland customs, Popular culture, Miscellanea, Legends, History, Folklore

Description: A collection of thirty tales from the Fen country of East Anglia, in chronological theme, beginning with mythical giants creating the landscape itself, through the Anglo Saxon centuries to Norman & Mediaeval tales, the time of Fen drainage in the 1700's and finally a tale or two from the late 1800's. An excellent source for anyone researching Fenland history & culture. First published 1926 by Cecil Palmer, London. Republished 1976 E P Publishing Ltd, East Ardsley, Wakefield, Yorks.