About this book
Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 by John Roby invites listeners into a strange, atmospheric world of Lancashire folklore where fairies, mermaids, haunted halls, and ancient customs come alive. Roby—an antiquarian collector of the early 19th century—records oral legends, ballads, and local histories with vivid detail and literary grace.
The collection ranges from the Fairies’ Chapel and the Luck of Muncaster to Windleshaw Abbey, Clegg Hall, and the Mermaid of Martin Meer, blending myths/legends with topography and social history. Roby’s tone alternates between antiquarian curiosity and storytelling flair, preserving dialect notes and antiquarian commentary that illuminate rural life, belief, and superstition in historic Lancashire. Themes of the supernatural, local identity, and cultural memory run through the book, offering both eerie ghost stories and reflections on vanished customs. No modern rewrites—just the original voices and regional colour captured for posterity.
Perfect for fans of English folklore, literary antiquarianism, and atmospheric myth collections, this audiobook is ideal for listeners who enjoy regional legends, ghostly tales, and richly textured historical storytelling. Tune in for a haunting, authentic journey through Lancashire’s past.
