Ancient Folklore of Teesdale and Weardale

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The third in a series of talks about the history, heritage and culture of the small market town of Barnard Castle and its medieval church

Have you ever wondered what lurks just under the surface of the river Tees, behind a tree, or amongst the wafts of mist on a dusky evening? Or what happens when the self-proclaimed guardians of our wild spaces see the wildlife under their protection threatened?From helpful sprites and questing heroes, to malevolent fairies and vicious elves, the folklore of County Durham is filled with a unique set of folkloric creatures.Michael Lyons is an author, historian, writer and playwright whose works have been staged in professional theatres at Scarborough and Whitby. He has been working on ‘Bogles!’ - a musical celebrating the rich and unique folklore of County Durham - with musician Trevor HoneymanBased on extensive research, the production follows the adventures of three questing heroes who have been set lethal tasks by the malevolent Queen of the Weardale fairies. Their odyssey brings them into scary encounters with some of the most iconic folkloric creatures of Teesdale and Weardale, including the temperamental Hobthrush, the terrifying Brag, the vicious Wee Brown Man o’ the Moors and the murderous Tees water-sprite, the ancestor of Peg Powler.During his research, Michael Lyons uncovered wonderful and horrifying details about the elfin folklore of County Durham, and will be giving an illustrated presentation incorporating some of Trevor Honeyman's musical creations.About Windows To The World:This talk is the third in a series of talks for the NLHF funded 'Windows to the World' project. Originally planned to be held at St Mary’s Parish church every first Wednesday of the month, the current circumstances surrounding Covid-19 mean that some of the talks will take place online. St Mary's Parish has an eventful history, going back over 900 years. Alongside the church's ongoing restoration, we are delving into the archives and uncovering the hidden gems from its past.The talks will cover the eventful history and cultural peculiarities of St Mary’s Parish, Barnard Castle, and their wider surroundings. 900 years is a long time and you are bound to learn things you didn’t know before!Other dates in the series:Wed 03 February 2021 / Peter Wise on the Colourful History of St Mary's Parish Church: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/95561865111Wed 03 March2021 / Chris Lloyd on Teesdale Tracks and Derailing Dukes: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/137582058641Wed 05 May 2021 / Christine Hartas and Elizabeth Conran on the life and work of Douglas Pittuck: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/141112957655Wed 02 June 2021 / Beverley Pilcher on Barnard Castle during the Cholera Epidemic of 1849: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/137593534967

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