This book describes the reaction of the common people to some of the tumultuous events which occurred in Northamptonshire and shaped England's history, and how this gave rise to many colourful folklore traditions.

DR PETER HILL has published works on the activities of the Roman army in the north in connection with Hadrian's Wall. During his research he came across the previous publication of the diary and realised its significance and potential. Jane Watkinson is a retired librarian and Membership Secretary of the Early English Text Society.