Illustrated Tales of Suffolk

The historical county of Suffolk has a host of strange and mysterious tales, including the Green Children of Woolpit, the Wild Man of Orford, the Black Dog of Bungay, King Edmund of East Anglia, the Kessingland Sea Serpent, the Beccles Rat-catcher Pipers, the lost city of Dunwich, Suffolk witchcraft, and hauntings. These stories are accompanied by photographs of places featured in the text.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2021
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

The historical county of Suffolk is a treasure trove of enigmatic and spine-tingling tales, spanning from ancient legends and supernatural encounters to modern documented cases. Within these captivating stories, one finds the intriguing accounts of the Green Children of Woolpit, two children with green-tinged skin who were discovered in a wolf pit in central Suffolk during the twelfth century. Their inability to speak English added to the mystery surrounding their existence. Another spine-chilling tale is the legend of the Wild Man of Orford, a man believed to be a "merman" who was captured off the Suffolk coast. The Black Dog of Bungay, a gigantic supernatural hound, is said to have terrorized parishioners in Bungay church during a thunderstorm in the sixteenth century, before striking again at Blythburgh church. Many stories have been woven around the ninth-century King Edmund of East Anglia, who bestowed his name upon the town of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. Another royal connection is the casket believed to hold Anne Boleyn's heart, which was discovered during the nineteenth century at Erwarton church. Among the ancient tales, Suffolk boasts the Kessingland Sea Serpent, often referred to as Suffolk's answer to "Nessie." The Beccles Rat-catcher Pipers, a story reminiscent of the Pied Piper of Hamelin myth, adds to the county's rich tapestry of folklore. The lost city of Dunwich, sometimes called "Britain's Atlantis," captivates with its mysterious allure. Suffolk's witchcraft and haunting tales also leave an indelible mark on its history. Furthermore, recent events such as the 1980 Rendlesham Forest UFO incident, known as "Britain's Roswell," have added to the county's enigmatic reputation. Accompanied by the author's stunning photographs of the locations featured in the text, both in their present-day and historical incarnations, this book serves as a captivating exploration into the supernatural and unexplained phenomena that have haunted Suffolk throughout its rich history.

Weight: 298g
Dimension: 165 x 235 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398100992