Lancashire Folk-lore

A vivid snapshot of Lancashire’s hidden cultural world, this volume gathers the county’s age‑old superstitions, sayings and everyday rituals. Two diligent editors, one raised among the rural districts and the other steeped in Yorkshire folklore, combine their lifelong observations to preserve the quirks that have slipped toward oblivion. Their careful selection offers readers a window into the beliefs that shaped daily life, from charms against misfortune to the whispered warnings passed from parent to child.

The book is organized into two parts: the first catalogues a wealth of superstitious practices, while the second explores seasonal customs, church festivals, and rites of passage such as birth, marriage and death. Drawing on the layered heritage of Celtic, Anglo‑Saxon, Viking and Norman influences, it reveals how each wave left its mark on local tradition. Whether you’re curious about old‑world charms, festive fairs, or the language of proverbs, the collection brings Lancashire’s folk spirit to life for modern ears.