This is an illustrated book of twenty three stories from Surrey's past. It includes Mother Ludlam and the Frensham Couldron, the Secret Marriage of John Donne and the Golden Years of Brooklands.

Surrey's landscape, shaped by the Devil's mischief and the whims of dancing Pharisees, is home to a wealth of tales. For Surrey is a place where dragons have stalked, dripping poisoned saliva from their yellow teeth; a place where horses have sprouted wings in order to rescue bewitched villagers; a place where pumas with the gift of speech have prowled the countryside. From the legends of Stephen Langton to the marvels of Captain Salvin and his flying pig, Janet Dowling has vividly retold these myths and stories of Surrey, and brought to life the county's heroes, villains and saints.

The first inside look at the U.S. military’s attempt at more civilized interrogation techniques—and their astounding success.

Evoking the beauty of Surrey's countryside as seen through the camera of Derek Forss, this informative text by former editor of the Surrey Advertiser Graham Collyer complements the colour photographs.

`An indispensable component of any historical or Arthurian library.' NOTES AND QUERIES

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