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West Midlands folklore

The Folklore Map has 12 legends tied to real places in West Midlands, each one checked against published sources and pinned to the spot where it happened. Among them are 4 mysteries, 4 ghost stories, 2 customs and 1 outlaws and highwaymen. The best known are Lady Godiva's ride, Peeping Tom and The Grey Lady of Dudley Castle.

8 of them you can visit for free.

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The most famous legends in West Midlands

Ghosts 4

Outlaws 1

Customs 2

Curses 1

Mysteries 4