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Sally Tonge, well-known Shropshire storyteller, here retells some of the county''s best ghost stories in her own inimitable style. From the Phantom Funeral of Ratlinghope to the Bagbury Bull and from the murderous Bloody Jack of Shrewsbury to the eerie White Lady of Longnor: there is something here to frighton everyone. This fascinating introduction discusses and explains the recurring motifs in the tales, such as bottled ghosts, white ladies, encounters with the Devil, and also considers these stories'' basis in historical fact. This book is illustrated with a selection of drawings and atmospheric photographs. Shropshire Ghost Stories is bound to be a popular addition to the county''s bookshelves.

Shropshire Ghost Stories

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    A Paperback / softback by Sally Tonge

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      Publisher The History Press Ltd
      Published 19 June 2007
      ISBN-13 9780750945103
      978-0750945103
      ISBN-10 0750945109

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Sally Tonge, well-known Shropshire storyteller, here retells some of the county''s best ghost stories in her own inimitable style. From the Phantom Funeral of Ratlinghope to the Bagbury Bull and from the murderous Bloody Jack of Shrewsbury to the eerie White Lady of Longnor: there is something here to frighton everyone. This fascinating introduction discusses and explains the recurring motifs in the tales, such as bottled ghosts, white ladies, encounters with the Devil, and also considers these stories'' basis in historical fact. This book is illustrated with a selection of drawings and atmospheric photographs. Shropshire Ghost Stories is bound to be a popular addition to the county''s bookshelves.

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