The Outlaw and the Mansfield Maid is contained in a notebook, either autograph or fairly close to the original version, which was once in the collection of the Arthurian scholar, Zara Zaddy. The two-act play, probably dating from the late nineteenth century, is likely to be a May Day entertainment, as it ends with Robin's sweetheart Marian being crowned Queen of the May as well as of Sherwood Forest.
The Outlaw and the Mansfield Maid - a 'Robin Hood' play
This material is held atHull University Archives, Hull History Centre
- Reference
- GB 50 U DX371
- Dates of Creation
- late 19th cent - early 20th cent
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 vol
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The two-act play, probably dating from the late nineteenth century, is likely to be a May Day entertainment, as it ends with Robin's sweetheart Marian being crowned Queen of the May as well as of Sherwood Forest.
Access Information
Access will be granted to any accredited reader
Custodial History
The manuscript was sourced and secured by Dr Lesley Coote, of the Department of English, and purchased for the University by the Department of English, from their library fund