Charles John Tibbitts

Charles John Tibbits (1861–1935) was a British journalist, newspaper editor, and legal writer who is now most often remembered for the folklore anthologies published under his name. His best-known books include volumes in the Folk-Lore and Legends series, covering subjects such as Germany, Ireland, Scotland, England, Scandinavia, and Russian and Polish traditions.

He studied at Oxford and originally intended to enter the Church, but instead moved into journalism. Tibbits worked as a reporter, sub-editor, and editor, later joining Harmsworth publications and becoming editor of the Weekly Dispatch. That mix of literary and newspaper work helps explain why his retellings feel organized and readable: they were shaped by someone used to presenting material for a broad audience.

Later in life he also qualified as a solicitor and wrote on legal matters, showing a career that ranged well beyond folklore. Available sources also note that he collaborated at times with his wife, the author Annie Olive Brazier. No suitable verified portrait image was found from the source page reviewed, so a profile image is not included here.