The story of a squire who was transformed into a Devil Bull and how he was tamed and trapped by a parson at Hyssington in Powys, near to the South Shropshire border.
Somewhere about the start of the 1700’s there were a motley group of lads in Wem in search of fun, but definitely not innocent fun. Anything with a thrill and a few pints of beer attached. The lads had ranged… Continue Reading →
Finally the last panel of ‘The Dream of Rhonabwy Triptych’ is complete. Re-imagining the written text to the time period when King Arthur lived and ruled (mid 6th Century) proved a challenge for artist, Dez Quarréll. He says: “The three… Continue Reading →
Mythstories artist in residence Dez Quarréll reports back on the completion of the left panel of The Dream of Rhonabwy Triptych… Dez says, “The left hand panel of The Dream of Rhonabwy Triptych shows three lieutenants / Knights of Owain… Continue Reading →
Mythstories Artist in Residence Dez Quarréll is continuing work of his digital triptych telling the ancient Welsh story “The Dream of Rhonabwy” from the Mabinogion. He’s just completed the top third of the left hand panel, we asked him for… Continue Reading →
Mythstories Artist in Residence Dez Quarréll has just completed the central panel of his digital triptych telling the ancient Welsh story “The Dream of Rhonabwy” from the Mabinogion. It’s been a long process and we thought we ought to share… Continue Reading →
A North Shropshire tale from Hawkstone of a brave old fox and hunting dogs. With Key Stage 2 activities, background facts and a song.
A story from Wroxeter, explaining why the nearby Roman city of Viroconium became a ruin. With Key Stage 2 activities and discussion points, background facts and a song.
A story from South Shropshire about giants and their treasure. With background facts, Key Stage 2 activities and a song.
The story of Robin Hood’s only visit to Ludlow. With background facts French translations and Key Stage 2 activities and a song.
A story from the time of the Romans in Britain that links the creation of Bomere Pool to the Roman city of Viroconium and Caer Caradoc, near Church Stretton. With KS2 activities, interesting facts and a song.
The story of Wild Edric, an 11th Century warrior lord whose spirit lives on in the South Shropshire hills. With a video performance of the fairy tale, audio reminiscences from local residents, KS2 activities, facts and local folklore and a song.
One of the stories of the late 7th Century Saint, Milburga Abbess of Wenlock. With background facts, Key Stage 2 activities and a song.
The story of how The Wrekin hill was made by a giant. With background facts, French translations, Key Stage 2 activities and a song.
A story about a famine, a cow and a witch that pre-dates the coming of Christianity to Shropshire. With background facts, Key Stage 2 activities and a song.
Ever wondered why the average fly is not a gifted raconteur? The answer is only a click away in this African traditional tale.
Can girls be turned into elephants? And if they can is it possible for them to become girls again? Your questions are answered in this short story.
The Hindu tale of a King, who became a hermit, a deer and nearly a human sacrifice.
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