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130. The Wise-men of Lincolnshire 133. St Mark's Eve 138. The Werewolf of Langrick. 6. Of People and Places. 141. Ten Pint Smith of Louth 143. The Ungrateful Sons 144. Cough in the Kitchen 147. The Lass that saw her own Grave dug 150. The Holbeach Gamesters. 7. Of Kings and Monks and Hermits. 155. St Guthlac and Crowland Abbey 160. Havelok ...
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Telephone Keith on 01 507 466 436. or send a message…. Your name. Your email. Subject. Your message and telephone number. Keith Butters a storyteller based in Lincolnshire. Myths and legends from Lincolnshire and all over the world. Stories for grown ups and children.
- The Black Dog
- Grantham Disaster Mystery
- The Phantom Hiker
- The Long Drop Man
- The Greestone Stairs
The image of the Black Dog has haunted our nightmares for centuries; in his book Wade demonstrates that Lincolnshire itself is a notorious hot spot for the famous canine spectre. He dates one of the earliest sightings back to 1577 and explains that most experiences seem to gravitate towards Brigg and Fens area. One witness describes the animal as “...
In 1906, a train bound for Grantham Station mysteriously derailed. The engine went hurtling past the station at full speed headlong into disaster, sending its carriages smashing into the embankment ahead. According to Wade, there is extensive speculation surrounding what happened that night, however, although the eerie weather may have played its p...
On the long lonely road from Kirton to Scunthorpe, many people have reported phantom figures stalking the stretch of road. One reoccurring report is that of a young woman who apparently flags down drivers asking for a lift to Kirton. Wade explains “many have helped her and asked her to take a seat in the back of their car, only to find that after t...
Among Lincolnshire’s unusual claims to fame, Wade tells the morbid tale of William Marwood, the public executioner from Horncastle, who revolutionised the hangman’s noose. Marwood offered convicts a sure swift death instead of being slowly suffocated and strangled. He developed a technique which involved measuring the subject’s height and weight an...
According to many, the epicentre of paranormal activity in Lincolnshire is at the Greestone Stairs in Lincoln. Running alongside the Usher Gallery, the infamous stairs also sit next to a University of Lincoln Building that was once a hospital. Wade demonstrates that “local folk will tell you of a hand that darts out to grasp your ankles as you inno...
Through a blend of historical and cultural references, Agard explores themes of identity, empowerment, and the importance of reclaiming one's own history. You can read the poem below and will find detailed analysis further down the page. Checking Out Me History by John Agard. Dem tell me Dem tell me Wha dem want to tell me
Aug 28, 2013 · Digitised copies of old Lincolnshire newspapers, in some cases almost 300 years old, are now available to check for free at the Lincolnshire Archives and libraries. The online records have articles, family notices, letters to the editor, obituaries and ads dating back to the 1700s, and can be found using the British Newspaper Archive.
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Dec 8, 2020 · Read and summarize. As you prepare to analyze the short story assigned to you, it is recommended to read and re-read it multiple times. Since it is a short story, you’ll have plenty of time to understand all the details included within the story and the context of the plot. To analyze the book, divide the narrative into sections.
