England is an old country and has thousands of legends. Some of these legends, such as Robin Hood, are well known and published.

Some parts of England have their own local legends, known only to people in a small area.

Hidden England has obtained some of these lesser known local legends. Although some of these are not technically legends, we have included them for your enjoyment as well as stories, unusual coincidences and unexplained happenings.
 

• The Orford Merman

One day around 1204 the Orford fishermen caught something unusually heavy in their nets. They were extremely surprised when they finally managed to get their catch aboard because there, in the bottom of their boat, was a man staring angrily back at them...

• The Bells of Dunwich

It is said that if, during stormy weather, you stand on the bleak stretch of beach where the city center once stood, you can hear the bells of the churches ringing underwater...

• The 'Yerk' Bells

  No one would consider going out in their boat, no matter how clear the day, if someone heard a 'Yerk Bell" ring...

• The Ancient House

  A haunted shop that sells kitchenwares with the same name as a woman in the 1600s who was convicted of witchcraft.... but there must be a greater connection than both being called 'Lakeland'...

• Unresolved Mysteries and Legends

  A ship wrecked up a deserted creek with terrible damage and her name removed ... we wonder what the story behind her is ... can you help us resolve this local mystery?
  The mystery of the 'Olde English' on the sign found in an ancient pub has been solved by one of our site visitors - go and read his translation and discover what might have been the very first advert for beer!.

We are researching some more legends and when we have taken pictures we will upload them. Please, bookmark and return. Thank you.