Book description
These lively and entertaining folk tales from one of Britain's most
ancient counties are vividly retold by local storyteller Tim Laycock.
Their origins lost in the oral tradition, these thirty stories from
Dorset reflect the wisdom (and eccentricities) of the county and its
people. Dorset has a rich and diverse collection of tales, from the
stories of some of Britain's most famous mythical heroes, to tales of
demons, dragons, boggarts and sniddlebogs. These stories, illustrated
with twenty-five line drawings, bring alive the landscape of the
county's rolling hills and Jurassic coast. Tim Laycock is a
professional storyteller and musician who has been working with
traditional folk tales, stories and songs for over thirty-five years.
Tim Laycock is a professional storyteller and musician who has
been working with traditional folk tales, stories and songs for over
thirty-five years. He has performed at the National Theatre and with
the Taffy Thomas Magic Lantern travelling show. He is currently leader
of the New Scorpion Band and has his own websites:
www. timlaycock. co. uk
and
www.
new-scorpion-band. com
