Search results
From International Robin Hood Bibliography
- Hill, Christopher (1912–2003); English historian, specialising in 17th-century English history; Master of Balliol College, Oxford, 1965–78. Wikipedia: Christopher Hill (historian). Items by this originator480 bytes (54 words) - 13:32, 18 March 2021
- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2020-09-07. Revised by … 'Robertsmen', in primary use in sources dating from the 14th to the 17th century, and subsequently used mainly historically, as a synonym for 'robbers'. … explains 'Roberdsmen' as a term for 'marauding vagrants or outlaws' in 14th century England, noting that it has been popularly taken as alluding to Robin Hood. … term. As the OED notes, the first element is Robert, not Robin, and two 13th century sources use the Christian name 'Robert' ('Robertus') as a designation for a robber. …2 KB (303 words) - 13:55, 11 February 2021
- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2013-08-08. Revised by … The legal maxim "Robin Hood in Barnsdale stood", with variants such as "Barndale", "Barnwood", "Sherwood", "greenwood", "Greendale", occurs in a number of case summaries from 1429 to the late 17th century. It does not seem that anybody has made a serious attempt to establish the … to this legal maxim is found in an MS of the first quarter of the fifteenth century (see Citations below). In addition to examples from year books and other summaries of legal cases, the citations include literary allusions and poetry fragments that include the phrase "Robin Hood in Barnsdale (Sherwood etc.) stood. Collection and lists ⁃ Not included in Dobson, Richard Barrie …2 KB (242 words) - 06:33, 12 March 2021
- Renishaw Hall where Robin Hood's Bow is kept. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2020-09-14. Revised by … Based on information kindly provided by Linda Hardy, Marketing & Events Officer at The Sherwood Forest Trust. A bow which reputedly belonged to Robin Hood hangs over a fireplace at Renishaw Hall. It was bought at auction in 1949 by the estate's then owner, the author Sir Sacheverell Reresby Sitwell, complete with a mid-17th century hand-written attestation of provenance. According to Robin Hood's Bow, a … behalf of Nottingham Corporation. An accompanying document, written in a mid-17th century hand, includes the well-known story of Robin Hood's being bled to death by the prioress of Kirklees, who – …4 KB (553 words) - 13:51, 7 January 2021
- Potovens Lane, formerly Robin Hodo Hill Lane, and perhaps yet earlier: Robin Hood Street. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2020-08-15. Revised by … North of the Bradford Road intersection, Potovens Lane was known as 'Robin Hood Hill Lane' in the mid-19th century. The street appears with that name attached to it on a 6" O.S. map of the … Hill. The lane may well have been known as 'Robin Hood Street' in the mid-17th century, see Robin Hood Street Close (Outwood). Gazetteers ⁃ Not included in Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a, pp. 293-311. Maps ⁃ 25" O,S, map Yorkshire CCXXXIII.14 (c. 1894; surveyed c. 1892). No copy in NLS. ⁃ 25" O.S. map Yorkshire CCXXXIII.14 (1907; rev. 1905) (georeferenced) ⁃ 25" O.S. map Yorkshire CCXXXIII.14 (1907; rev. 1905) ⁃ 25" …3 KB (447 words) - 00:57, 6 January 2021
- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen., 2020-09-22. Revised by … Denmark Also see Marsk Stig Jens Langkniv 'John Longknife' was an historical outlaw active on the moors of Jutland during the first half of the 17th century. Studies and criticism ⁃ Jensen, Henrik Fibæk 1993a ⁃ Wikipedia: Jens Langkniv (in Danish). Serbia Marko Kraljević Marko Kraljević or Marko Mrnjavčević (Serbian Cyrillic: Марко Мрњавчевић) was the de jure King of Serbia 1371-95 and de facto ruler of a territory in western Macedonia centered on the town of Prilep. He was known as Prince Marko (Serbian Cyrillic: Краљевић Марко, Kraljević Marko) and King Marko (Serbian Cyrillic: Краљ Марко; Bulgarian: Крали Марко; Macedonian: Kрaле Марко) in South Slavic oral tradition, in which he became a major character during the period of Ottoman rule over the Balkans. Literary texts ⁃ Low, David Halyburton 1922a; likened to Robin Hood, p. …2 KB (208 words) - 05:30, 27 May 2022
- Edge, where Robin Hood's Chair and Punch Bowl were located. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-05-11. Revised by … According to an allusion of dating from c. 1860, "two large stones, known as Robin Hood's Chair and Punch Bowl" were then located on "Ploverigg Edge". Plover Rigg was/is located between Sleagill, Reagill, Wickerslack, Hardendale, Shap and Towcett. Apparently the name 'Plover Rigg ' ('Ploverigg') is now only preserved in that of Ploverigg farmhouse, a listed building perhaps dating from the 17th century. Wikipedia: Listed buildings in Crosby Ravensworth. About 870 meters NNW of this farmhouse and about 1.5 km WSW of Reagill is a locality named Edge, which was formerly inhabited. This must be where the Chair and Punch Bowl sat. There is no evidence that the names are still in use. In fact, no one seems to have mentioned these localities since the c. 1860 allusion. The coordinates on the Google map and in the infobox point to a random location in Edge and are thus only …3 KB (364 words) - 16:12, 29 November 2021
- Edge, where Robin Hood's Chair and Punch Bowl were located. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-05-11. Revised by … According to the allusion of c. 1860 cited below, "two large stones, known as Robin Hood's Chair and Punch Bowl" were then located on "Ploverigg Edge". Plover Rigg was/is located between Sleagill, Reagill, Wickerslack, Hardendale, Shap and Towcett. Apparently the name 'Plover Rigg ' ('Ploverigg') is now only preserved in that of Ploverigg farmhouse, a listed building perhaps dating from the 17th century. Wikipedia: Listed buildings in Crosby Ravensworth. About 870 meters NNW of this farmhouse and c. 1.5 km WSW of Reagill is a (formerly inhabited) locality named Edge. This must be where the Chair and Punch Bowl sat. I have not found any evidence that the names are still in use. In fact, no one seems to have mentioned them since the c. 1860 allusion. The coordinates on the Google map and in the infobox point to a random location in Edge and are thus only approximate. …3 KB (369 words) - 00:54, 6 January 2021
- Site of the Robin Hood By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-10-26. Revised by … Built at the site of a 17th century pub, the Robin Hood at 7 St Mary Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth, was in existence by 1831. The Lost Pub Project: Robin Hood. References to census records and trade directory entries from 1881 to 1923 can be found at Pub History. Pub History: Robin Hood, 7 St Mary Street, East Stonehouse, Plymouth. According to local historian Chris Robinson, the pub closed in 1961. Chris Robinson's Plymouth: Robin Hood (page offline, site online. ) The Lost Pubs Project includes a photo of the pub. The Lost Pub Project: Robin Hood. Gazetteers ⁃ Not included in Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a, pp. 293-11. Sources ⁃ Chris Robinson's Plymouth: Robin Hood (page offline, site online. ) ⁃ The Lost Pub Project: Robin Hood. ⁃ Pub History: Robin Hood, 7 St Mary Street, East Stonehouse, Plymouth. Maps ⁃ 25" O.S. map Devon CXXIII.11 (ca. 1854-63; …4 KB (549 words) - 15:31, 5 May 2022
- Nottingham Castle. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2020-10-10. Revised by … Nottingham Castle, built by William the Conqueror, sits in a commanding position on a promontory known as "Castle Rock", with 40 m high cliffs to the south and west. During the Middle Ages it was a major royal castle and an occasional royal residence. In decline by the 16th century, the castle was largely demolished in 1649. The Duke of Newcastle later built a mansion on the site, which was burnt down by rioters in 1831 and left as a ruin. This was later rebuilt to house an art gallery and museum, which are still in use. Thus not much of the original castle survives, but enough remains to give an impression of the layout of the site. Robin Hood-related art in the form of a statue, reliefs, and a topiary, is found within the castle grounds, mainly at or near the Castle's gatehouse. While it has connections with Robin Hood, these are not really close. There are local traditions to the effect that Robin was …4 KB (579 words) - 13:50, 7 January 2021
- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2014-08-12. Revised by … Allusion Source notes An untitled poem of 298 lines appended to Thomas Hall's prose pamphlet against Maypoles. It is introduced as follows: "As a Mantissa, and a little Over-weight, I shall give you a Copy of Verses, which have lain about by mee, they will give some light and some delight to the [...] ingenious Reader." Hall. op. cit., p. 41. IRHB comments In view of the brief introduction just cited, it is of course not entirely certain that Thomas Hall, the author of the prose text, also wrote the poem, but I would be surprised if this was not the case. Already on the title-page, the prose text Funebria Floræ, subtitled "the Downfall of May-Games", fulminates against "the rudeness, prophaneness, stealing, drinking, fighting, dancing, whoring, mis-rule, mis-spence of precious time, contempt of God, and godly Magistrats, Ministers and People, which oppose the Rascality and rout, in this their open prophaneness, and …5 KB (770 words) - 18:38, 7 January 2021
- Robin Hood Cottages, in former centuries The Robin Hood. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2020-09-14. Revised by … Includes information kindly contributed by Eric E. Rush. A long defunct Robin Hood pub existed in St Paul's Cray in the 18th century. It seems to have closed in the mid-19th century. The premises, now housing businesses and private homes, still exist, under the name 'Robin Hood Cottages'. Eric E. Rush, who brought this lost Robin Hood pub to IRHB's attention, tells us that it had a stables and was probably a coaching inn. Mail of 28 June 2020 from Eric Rush to Henrik Thiil Nielsen This tallies well with the account in the book Lost Orpington & Around by Phil Waller and Tom Yeeles (2019). Waller, Phil 2019a, p. 84, and see map on p. 85. They note that references to the pub date back to the 1700s and that: There was a coaching route from Chislehurst to St Mary Cray, and another from Chislehurst to Orpington. The Robin Hood Inn was on the St Mary Cray route. During the …6 KB (787 words) - 13:53, 7 January 2021
- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2013-06-28. Revised by … This section includes a page on online lists of artifacts and pages on categories of artifacts such as postcards, souvenir items, prints, paper toys, plastics toys, casts, costumes, sports paraphernalia, means of transport etc. There will also be a page on unique (art) items such as paintings, statues etc. There is as yet little if any general criticism. Lists These are all listings at online auction sites. ⁃ eBay.com: Robin Hood. At any given time a search for "Robin Hood" at eBay.com yields the fullest list of artifacts relating to the outlaw that can currently be found. Mass-produced artifacts Cigarette cards Beer and ale Postcards Means of payment Discussion ⁃ Christy, Miller 1887a, pp. 137-38. Robin Hood appears on many of the 17th century tokens issued by Essex public houses named the Green Man. Unique artifacts Objects allegedly connected with Robin Hood or members of his band; …3 KB (363 words) - 01:36, 16 September 2022
- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2013-07-05. Revised by … Revised on the basis of comments from Geoff Spencer. Allusion Source notes The MS source is 'M [vol. 160] 16'. Holmes, Richard 1894a, p. 111. Brackets as in prinetd source. IRHB comments A. H. Smith appears to date this passage from one of Roger Dodsworth's notebooks to the 16th century. Smith, Albert Hugh 1933a, see p. 485, and Smith, Albert Hugh 1961a, pt. … before 1600 that Smith would hardly simply have dated the note to the 16th century. Something like ' c. 1600' or 'late 16th cent.' would have been more natural. Dodsworth's first dated writing on antiquarian topics is from 1605, and few other dated items from his hand are as …5 KB (867 words) - 00:09, 5 June 2021
- The Robin Hood Inn, across the road from Robin Hood's Well. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2014-10-15. Revised by … Round Robin Hood's Well in Barnsdale a now vanished hamlet of the same name formed during the 17th and 18th centuries, when the well was one of the must-see sites for tourists and travellers along the Great North Road. That this development was due to the brisk trade the travellers brought is suggested by the fact that this tiny hamlet of ten or fewer houses straddling the Great North Road boasted not one but two inns. Hunter, Joseph 1828a, vol. II, p. 487, mentions the two inns, but does not cite their names. It will hardly surprise anybody that one of them was called the Robin Hood Inn. It is indicated by this name on 6" O.S. map Sheet 264, published in 1854 but based on a survey of the area carried out in 1849 (see Maps section below). The earliest reference found so far occurs in Edward Miller's History and Antiquities of Doncaster and its Vicinity (see …3 KB (425 words) - 00:57, 6 January 2021
- Kirklees Priory. ] By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2013-07-05. Revised by … Kirklees Priory was a small Cistercian priory, founded in the early 12th century Clay, C T 1954a, see p. 355. or during the reign of Henry II (1154-89), certainly in existence by 1211. Chadwick, S J 1901a, p. 323 n. 1. The only surviving part of the buildings is the Gatehouse, rebuilt in the Elizabethan period and situated on the outskirts of Kirklees Park, c. 650 m. NE of Robin Hood's Grave. According to the Gest (see Evidence below) and later sources, it was at Kirklees that Robin Hood was killed through the treachery of his cousin the prioress. Kirklees is in the township of Hartshead-cum-Clifton and in the ancient parish of Dewsbury. It occurs in the records from 1202 on as "Kirkeley", "Kyrkeleis", "Kyrkesley" and through metathesis as "Crickeleys". The strange form "Kuthelaga" has also been recorded. The etymology of the name, a compound of ON kirkja and OE lēah, is "church clearing(s)", …10 KB (1,476 words) - 23:40, 28 January 2021
- Robin Wood's Rock. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-05-09. Revised by … Robin Wood's Rock is a whin point in the North Sea, c. 480 meters from the coast at high tide, c. 140 meters at low tide, in Beadnell Bay, Northumberland. As Dobson & Taylor note, 'Wood' was a not uncommon alternative for 'Hood' in the 17th and 18th centuries. Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a, p. 300, s.n. Robin Hood's Rock. A standard work on the coastal geography of England and Wales cites the name of this locality as 'Robin Hood's Rock'. Steers, J A 1946a, p. 454. So far the earliest is the 6" O.S. map of the area published in 1886 (see Maps section below). For other examples of 'Wood' for 'Hood', see the page on Wood for Hood. Gazetteers ⁃ Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a, p. 300, s.n. Robin Hood's Rock. Sources ⁃ Steers, J A 1946a, p. 454. Maps ⁃ 6" O.S. map Northumberland XXII (1866; surveyed 1860) ⁃ 6" O.S. map Northumberland XXII.SE (1899; rev. 1896) ⁃ 6" O.S. …3 KB (428 words) - 13:54, 7 January 2021
- Robin Hood's Arbour. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-12-20. Revised by … Robin Hood's Arbour is a square prehistoric earthwork in Maidenhead Thicket, which by the late 17th century was known as 'Robin Hood's Bower', an alternative name still in use today. … Arbour was of Roman construction, an idea that persisted well into the 20th century. Cotton, M Aylwin 1961b; see pp. 1-2. Mrs M. Cotton Aylwin, who made the first modern archaeological excavation of the site …13 KB (2,106 words) - 11:51, 21 March 2021
- The Robin Hood. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2013-06-06. Revised by … The Robin Hood in Tring is housed in a lovely half-timbered building which, though much altered, dates back to the 17th century. It is not clear whether it was always a public house. The earliest evidence beer was sold there is an entry in the 1841 census to the effect that an elderly widow named Ann Tompkins was the publican. The first evidence that the pub was named after Robin Hood is the 1851 census where it figures as the Old Robin Hood, which probably means neither the pub, nor its name, was then of recent date. The Robin Hood, Tring; Pub History. Before 1900 there was a Green Man pub a few tens of metres from the Robin Hood. 25" O.S. map Hertfordshire XXV.14 (1899; rev. 1897). Betwen them the pub's unusually informative website and the Pub History site provide a good deal of information on publicans and residents during the years 1841 to 1937. The Robin Hood, Tring; Pub History; also see Pub …7 KB (929 words) - 15:31, 5 May 2022
- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-02-16. Revised by … Allusion Source notes The note is undated. I have dated it c. 1661–c. 1667 because 1) Wood's Survey of the Antiquities of the City of Oxford was written 1661-66 and 2) another note pasted on to the same folio of the MS is dated: June 11 [16]67. The attribution of this note to wood is uncertain. The editor is "not certain that any part of this slip is in Wood's handwriting". Wood, Anthony 1889a, vol. II, p. 111 n. 3. IRHB comments All the ballads on the list are found in Wood's collection. Was the note a list of recent acquisitions or the Robin Hood ballads he had at the time? "R. H. and the beggar" is Robin Hood and the Beggar 1; no 17th century copy of Robin Hood and the Beggar 2 is known. Child, Francis James 1882a, vol. III, pp. 156, 158. "Renowned Robin Hood" is an alternative title for Robin Hood and Queen Katherine. See Gable, John Harris 1939a, p. 147. Child does not mention this list. It is of some …4 KB (542 words) - 18:38, 7 January 2021