One of the oldest references he found is in a 1226 court register from Yorkshire, England. Historian and archivist Joseph Hunter discovered that many different Robin Hoods dotted the history of medieval England, often with variant spellings. With each new iteration, the Robin Hood legend would absorb new characters, settings, and traits-evolving into the familiar legend of today. As the centuries passed, the tale of Robin Hood evolved as England evolved. The earliest versions would be almost unrecognizable when compared to the green-clad, bow-wielding Robin Hood of today. When the story is traced back to its 14th-century beginnings, the figure of Robin Hood changes with time. His name can be found all over the English map: Robin Hood’s Cave and Robin Hood’s Stoop in Derbyshire Robin Hood’s Well in Barnsdale Forest, Yorkshire and Robin Hood’s Bay, also in Yorkshire.
Like the roots of Sherwood Forest, the origins of the Robin Hood story extend deep into English history.
The story has been around for centuries, but its most familiar elements are also the most recent additions. Set in England during the reign of King Richard the Lionheart, the adventures of Robin Hood follow the noble thief as he woos the beautiful Maid Marian and thwarts the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. Stealing from the rich to give to the poor, Robin Hood and his Merry Men are a permanent part of popular culture.
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