Tales of Old Warwickshire - County Tales Author:Betty Smith Presents illustrated traditional "Warwickshire" stories told by the well-known author and journalist, Betty Smith. — Warwickshire's history yields a rich vein of stories from bygone days, some of which come to us from the distant past, thier origins cloaked in mystery. Betty Smith brings these and more recent tales refreshingly to l... more »ife in a selection of stories which no Warwickshire reader can fail to find entertaining.
What happened to Warwickshire's ancient Red Horse, once carved into the hillside? Who was the bridegroom who had to be abducted from his reluctant family? Where and what is the ceremony of Wroth Silver? What really happened to the gunpowder Plotters? Who carried out a murder unique in the annuls of crime? Here are the brave, the good and the wicked of Warwickshire's exciting past.« less