chapbooks: a pocket-sized legacy of literature & culture

Chapbooks, are small in size but rich in history, they are humble booklets that have played a surprisingly significant role in the spread of literature, folklore, and political ideas for centuries. Originally inexpensive pamphlets were sold by travelling peddlers or “chapmen” from the 16th to the 19th centuries, chapbooks brought stories, songs, poems, and popular… Read More chapbooks: a pocket-sized legacy of literature & culture

the boggart of gower hey wood: a tale from gee cross folklore

Nestled on the north-western edge of Gee Cross in Hyde, Greater Manchester, Gower Hey Wood is a tranquil woodland known for its rich biodiversity and historical significance. Beyond its natural beauty however, the wood is linked to local folklore, most notably the legend of the Gower Hey Boggart, a mischievous spirit said to have haunted… Read More the boggart of gower hey wood: a tale from gee cross folklore