Illustrated Tales of Guernsey Wellfair Soo
Illustrated Tales of Guernsey Wellfair Soo The Bailiwick of Guernsey is a cluster of small islands in the English Channel, the largest of which are Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm. Small island…
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Illustrated Tales of Guernsey Wellfair Soo
The Bailiwick of Guernsey is a cluster of small islands in the English Channel, the largest of which are Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm. Small island communities, by their very nature, tend to have a distinct heritage based on storytelling and these tales are passed down from generation to generation. With a history going right back to prehistoric times, Guernsey and its neighbouring islands are rich in folklore, legends and customs.
It is also the foundation of what makes the people and culture of the islands distinct through their customs and their superstitions. The tales often originate from the truth, even if they are altered so much over the centuries that they end up as fairy stories, so the folklore of Guernsey reveals its history. What local people may take for granted as ʻthe normʼ, may seem absolutely fascinating or bewildering to a visitor.
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