Nestled in the serene Derbyshire Dales, the Three Stags Heads pub in Darley Bridge holds centuries of mystery, folklore, and village life. This historic pub is more than just a setting—it's a character in its own right, bearing witness to the adventures, love, resilience, and eerie happenings of the village and its visitors. Each tale in this captivating anthology transports readers back to moments that defined the village, blending history with legend, from clandestine meetings in the miners' revolt of 1821 to the ghostly lingering presence of Old Man Cribbins, the pub’s former landlord.

Stories of love, like the bittersweet "Lost Ring" saga from WWII, mingle with the thrill of encounters with royal travellers and mysterious outsiders. The villagers' battles against encroaching industrialisation and local rivalries, including the legendary "Battle of Darley Bridge," reveal the spirit of a community bound together by heritage and defiance.

These tales whether true or not, spanning nearly two centuries, invite readers to feel the warmth of the Three Stags Heads’ fireside as they explore the intertwining lives of miners, farmers, landlords, and enigmatic strangers. Tales from the Three Stags Heads of Darley Bridge is a journey into the heart of an English village, where every shadow holds a story, and every story is as enduring as the pub itself.