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Go to the Beginner's Guide to learn about Bold Robin, Little John, Maid Marian, Friar Tuck, Will Scarlet and the other heroes and villains of Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire and Barnsdale (sometimes spelled Barnesdale) and Loxley / Locksley, Yorkshire. If you've never heard about Robin's great feats of longbow archery, then this is the section for you.
Wolfshead Through the Ages will fill you in on the literary history of Robin Hood and how the stories have changed over time. For example, the Robin Hood of the earliest ballads did not steal or rob from the rich to give to the poor.
The Search for A Real Robin Hood looks at candidates for the "real" outlaws behind the greenwood legend. You'll also learn about the Sheriff of Nottingham, King Richard the Lionheart, Prince John and the facts behind the folklore.
Travel to "Robin Hood Country" with Robin Hood -- A Personal Journey. There I describe my trips to Sherwood Forest, Nottingham, Kirklees, Barnsdale, York and other locations where Robin supposedly shot his bow and arrow. I also explore my fondness for the legend.
My Spotlight of the Month section offers reviews of Robin Hood novels, television shows, movies, plays, beloved kids' books and more. Check to see if I've thrown a spotlight on your favourite book, TV show or movie. Is there a childhood classic about Robin Hood that you would like me to cover?
Elsewhere on my site. you can also find Robin Hood ballads, interviews, a message board, images, links and whole lot more about the adventures of the Merry Men. For more details, click on the Introduction and What's New page. Students can also visit the "For Students" section, which offers an FAQ on how to use this site and answers some basic questions about Robin Hood.
Many authors, playwrights and musicians have told tales of these rogues. This website is dedicated to not only the tellers of the tale, but also to the audience that keeps the Robin Hood legend alive. I hope you enjoy the site and pass on the Robin Hood stories for the next generation to enjoy.
On October 6, 2007, the second series of the BBC/Tiger Aspect Robin Hood TV series premiered on BBC One. I wish this new production well. I hope it is done with passion for the Robin Hood legend and has something to say. The new series premiered on BBC One on October 7, 2006, launched along with a documentary on the following day that I have been interviewed for.
Click here for My WebRings and Awards
Check out my list of Recommended Robin Hood Books, Videos, DVDs and CDs
© 1997 - 2008 Allen W. Wright
| INTRODUCTION AND WHAT'S NEW | A BEGINNER'S GUIDE
| ROBIN HOOD TALES: Ballads and Stories |
| WOLFSHEAD THROUGH THE AGES: The History of Robin Hood |
THE SEARCH FOR A REAL ROBIN HOOD |
| SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH |
ROBIN HOOD - A PERSONAL JOURNEY |
THE PICTURE GALLERY |
| INTERVIEWS IN SHERWOOD |
THE BLUE BOAR INN: Message Board |
LEGENDARY LINKS |
POOK'S HILL |
| SITE MAP |
HOW TO USE THIS SITE |
SEARCH THIS SITE |
| RETURN TO THE MAIN PAGE: ROBIN HOOD - BOLD OUTLAW OF BARNSDALE AND SHERWOOD |
| ABOUT THE AUTHOR |
SEND ME AN E-MAIL |
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