West Midlands Folk Tales

By Cath Edwards

Woven from the ancient fabric that is the landscape of the West Midlands and passed down through the generations, these stories from a modern county with a rich and varied history are brought together by local storyteller Cath Edwards. Here are mysterious tales and local legends. Here are witches and noodleheads, ghosts and magpies, mines and wishing trees. Retold in an engaging style, and stylishly illustrated with unique line drawings, these humorous, clever and enchanting folk tales are sure to be enjoyed and shared time and again.

• Language: English
• Publisher: The History Press
• Release date: Sep 10, 2018
• ISBN: 9780750989619

Cath Edwards

Cath is an experienced storyteller and workshop leader. She learnt a love of folklore and stories as a small child and as an adult she told stories to her own children; as a teacher, she worked with children through story and for many years she has enjoyed telling stories to adult audiences. Her repertoire is largely based on tradition and folk tales, and she revels in sourcing stories, making them her own and passing them on so that her audiences can love them as much as she does. She is co-host of a storytelling club in Lichfield for adults, but she also loves to bring the experience of being involved in story to the very young, to primary aged children and those with special needs.