The Kingston Zodiac

Mary Caine is well known for her expertise regarding the Glastonbury Zodiac. When a perceptive friend suggested that she should investigate her home area of Kingston Upon Thames for a terrestrial zodiac, her immediate reaction was Too much . However, Mary couldn t help noticing traditional pub names - Ram, Bull, White Hart, Griffin, Three Pigeons, Druid s Head, North Star etc (though some of these have now changed for the worse!). Further investigation into local customs and folklore led Mary to conclude that there is indeed a zodiac at Kingston, quite possibly linked with the Arthurian legends by the appearance of Bleise/Blaise, Merlin s mentor, in the centre of the zodiac. The text is well-researched, authoritively argued and well illustrated. A fascinating and thought provoking read with many revelations.… (more)