Just a cotton pickin' minute - Maths alert! If Robin Hood really existed it would probably have coincided with the reign of King John; 1199-1216. And if he existed, he and his merry men hid in the Mighty Oak of Sherwood, estimated to be between 800 and 1000 years old. So a band of outlaws hid in what at the time could have been little more than a sapling.
Fact or fiction?
Ever wished you could visit the locations of your favourite ancient myths and legends, or even modern works of fiction? From the mystery of the lost city of Atlantis and the enigma of the Bermuda Triangle to the well-loved tales of legendary warrior King Arthur and fairy-tale heroine Sleeping Beauty, we've found the places steeped in legend that you can actually visit. They are all sure to capture your imagination.
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Carolyn Heslop
20 February 2024
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