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Shock! The Black Dog of BungayBy Dr David Waldron and Christopher Reeve
The tale of the Black Dog of Bungay and the infamous attack on the church of St. Marys in 1577, has inspired and fascinated residents and visitors to the town for centuries along with tales of Black Shuck the Ghostly Dog of Norfolk. To this day, sightings of the Black Dog are common through the region and form an integral part of local folklore and myth. At the same time, the history of the legend itself tells its own tale of the town of Bungay and how the community has responded to crisis through local folklore and myth. This book, a collaborative effort between local historian Christopher Reeve and historian and anthropologist Dr. David Waldron, traces the rise of this story from its origins in the trauma of the English Reformation to the contemporary era where it has become a central part of Bungay’s communal and civic identity and a colourful and intriguing aspect of local folklore. What the reviewers are saying: “Essential reading for anyone interested in the truth of the original published report of the Black Dog of Bungay from 1577. This is a welcome addition to the literature on Black Dog apparitions. This book considers this report in terms of its historical context and the availability of corroborating evidence and traces how the Black Dog has become an emblem of the town of Bungay in modern times.” Dr. Simon Sherwood www.blackshuck.info “It is splendid to read a well-researched book which is likely to please so many different kinds of people. It delighted me as a historian, and also made me happier about going out at night in Suffolk.” Prof. Ronald Hutton, Bristol University, author of “Triumph of the Moon” "Shock! is well-researched, up-to-date and thoroughly comprehensive – and if a disappointment to any who hoped the Black Dog might be something more than legend, it makes a rewarding read for those who sort-of always knew that it could not be real." Fortean Times (read more of the review here)
Buy Book Author Pages: David Waldron Book Info: ISBN: 978-0-9555237-7-9 |
