Robin Hood

Bold Outlaw of Barnsdale and Sherwood

By Allen W. Wright

Explore the Legend

Robin Hood Resources Online
Robin Hood, the legendary outlaw, has delighted audiences for over 600 years. This site offers original articles, exclusive interviews, ballads and stories, and in-depth reviews related to all things Robin Hood.

We have information on everything from the original medieval Robin Hood legend to the newest books, movies and TV shows.

Nearly all the articles are written by Allen W. Wright, an independent scholar originally from Canada. Allen has delivered papers at several international conferences about Robin Hood and contributed articles to various publications. In 2024, he taught a course on Robin Hood for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at George Mason University.

The site and its creator were featured on the TV documentary Robin Hood: The First Outlaw Hero. 

Robin Hood by Mike Grell

Top Robin Hood Sections

Begin Your Journey
Link to A Beginner's Guide to Robin Hood
A Beginner's Guide to Robin Hood

Meet the characters of legend in this introductory look at Robin Hood, the Merry Men, the Sheriff of Nottingham and the setting of the tales, 

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Link to Robin Hood's Literary History
Wolfshead Through the Ages:
The History of Robin Hood

An in-depth look at how the Robin Hood legend grew and changed over the centuries from the earlies ballads to the newest movies and TV shows

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Link to The Search for a Real Robin Hood>
The Search for a Real Robin Hood

Was Robin Hood real? Learn the facts behind the folklore with this look at the various historical figures who may have been the inspiration for Robin Hood, his friends and his foes

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Explore Further
Link to Robin Hood Tales
Robin Hood Tales

A collection of ballads and stories -- Robin Hood's greatest adventures. Learn how he became an outlaw, how he first met Little John and Maid Marian, and how Robin tricked the Sheriff of Nottingham

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Link to Robin Hood Spotlight
Robin Hood Spotlight

Articles and reviews about Robin Hood books, plays, ballads, TV shows, movies. Enjoy a discussion about a classic or discover a new favourite 

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Link to Interviews in Sherwood
Interviews in Sherwood

Exclusive interviews with the authors, actors and scholars behind the Robin Hood legend, including interviews with real-life Sheriffs of Nottingham

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More Robin Hood Features

Link to Introduction and What's New
Introduction and What's New

A welcome message to the site and a list of the most recent updates

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Link to Robin Hood: A Personal Journey
Robin Hood:
A Personal Journey

A personal look at my interest in Robin Hood and my visits to Nottingham, Sherwood and other parts of "Robin Hood Country"

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Link to Robin Hood Picture Gallery
Robin Hood Picture Gallery

Images of Robin Hood through the years including many pictures of the real Sherwood Forest

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Link to the Robin Hood FAQ
Robin Hood FAQ

Answers to basic questions about Robin Hood and a starting point to learn more

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Link to The Hidden Grove
The Hidden Grove

A collection of conference papers, supplemental articles and a multi-part feature on the connection between Robin Hood and Robin the Boy Wonder

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Link to the Puck aka Robin Goodfellow website
Puck:
Robin Goodfellow

Trace that other Robin (that shrewd and knavish sprite) through folklore and into modern pop culture, includes reviews of several movie, TV and stage versions of A Midsummer Night's Dream

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Link to The Blue Boar Inn>
The Blue Boar Inn

Named after Robin Hood's favourite tavern, this message board welcomes discussions about the legend

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Link to Legendary Links, for links to other Robin Hood sites
Legendary Links

Links to other sites about Robin Hood, outlaw heroes, medieval history and more

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  • Author Bio
    A brief biography of the site's creator Allen W. Wright
  • Site Map
    A list of all the pages
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