Vie's Inn of Wonders' Awards

Allen W. Wright: As with pretty much every Robin Hood enthusiast I ever spoke to, in childhood - through kids' books, pantomimes, and movies. Something about the character always clicked for me. Back in high school, I decided to write about Robin Hood for an assignment. I figured there might be something worthy of study. Through that assignment, I learned about how legends change over time. All my academic interest in Robin Hood came out of that. Shortly afterwards, I saw a very good TV version of the legend -- Robin of Sherwood. That sustained my interest well into adulthood.

Allen: Well, partly through reading and watching for more Robin Hood books, comics, films, and plays than any sane man ever would. Books from scholars like Tom Ohlgren, Stephen Knight, JC Holt, Barrie Dobson and others have been good sources of information. Also, shortly after my site started, I began attending and presenting at academic conferences on the legend.

Allen: I first started my website because at the time, there were no other websites that covered the Robin Hood legend in depth for a popular audience. It just felt wrong that a legend which has touched so many people through the centuries didn't have a web presence. I felt the need to pass the legend along to other generations.

I want to inform and entertain a wide as audience as possible. To share my love of the story, and to demonstrate how legends change over time.

Allen: Well, I'd love to be able to serialize an old 1930s Canadian comic strip about Robin Hood on my site. Also, I've spent a long time making notes for detailed articles about Ivanhoe and also the Robin Hood games of the 1500s.

Allen: It provides encouragement. Everyone wants to have their efforts appreciated. Thanks for that.