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By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2013-07-07. Revised by … This section lists secondary sources on the origins and historical background of the Robin Hood tradition, works on historical topics such as the medieval sheriff, yeomanry, archery etc. It also includes a subsection on records relating to historical Persons named Robin Hood or surnamed Robinhood (or similar), historical Persons carrying the same names as subsidiary characters in the tradition, historical outlaws, historical sheriffs etc. Also included are records documenting important Robin Hood-related place-names. Note that letters tend to be categorized as allusions rather than records. Origins and history Hypotheses about historical originals of the legendary Robin Hood character, general historical studies and discussion of the origins and background of the early outlaw tradition. Historical topics This page lists works on subsidiary topics and themes such as the medieval sheriff, yeomen and yeomanry, medieval …