A unique work from local historian and podcaster Eli Lewis-Lycett, bringing together a series of explorations regarding the historical provenance of legend and folklore inherent across East Cheshire, Peak District Derbyshire and the Staffordshire Moorlands. From headless horsemen and teleporting witches to ancient priesthoods and Civil War brutalities, through fresh research, Mythstoric Origins presents the reader with a new, in-depth vision of their local history, as it journeys through the endlessly curious logic-heritage of the three-shires region.

From headless horsemen and magical alchemists to murderous witches and Civil War massacre, Mythstoric Journeys not only represents the most comprehensively researched collection ever published regarding the historical provenance of lore and legend across East Cheshire and the Staffordshire Moorlands, but reveals a number of extraordinary local histories in the process; many of which have never been told before. Eli Lewis-Lycett is the founder of The Local Mythstorian project, which through fresh research and original content aoms to cast new light on the curious histories of Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire. Mythstoric Journeys brings together a collection of essays first published via thelocalmythstorian.com that offer a unique insight into the incredible logic-heritage of East Cheshire and the Staffordshire Moorlands. He also writes for Haunted Magazine. Visit thelocalmythstorian.com for more on the folklore and curious local histories of Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire.

A collection of folk tales from the surrounding areas of the Peak District.

These lively and entertaining folk tales from one of Britain's most fascinating counties are vividly retold by local storyteller The Journey Man. Their origins lost in the oral tradition, these thirty stories from Staffordshire reflect the wisdom (and eccentricities) of the county and its people.Staffordshire 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 brownies. These stories, illustrated with twenty-five line drawings, bring alive the landscape of the county’s moorlands, forests and fertile plains.The Journey Man is a professional storyteller who has been telling stories across the world for over twenty years.