Folklore

Sep 2010 min read

Boundary Dogs And Land Wights

A true story of a modern day sighting of an otherworldly creature or boundary dog, similar to a grim, hellhound or black shuck.

Sep 92 min read

Magpie Superstition

Dive into the superstitions behind magpies - from the omen of seeing a single one, to the rhymes telling the meanings of seeing several.

Apr 288 min read

A Sighting of Will O' the Wisp

Discover our recent encounter with a glowing will-o'-the-wisp in the forest and explore the folklore behind this eerie phenomenon.

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Dec 20, 20231 min read

The Deer Mother, a Yule Tale

The Deer Mother was a venerated spiritual figure since early Neolithic times. She was worshipped by early peoples from the British Isles,...

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Dec 9, 202313 min read

Folktale: The Winchester Valkyries

Wait for a quiet gap in your day or evening, pull up a chair, and light a few candles. If you like folklore, unusual tales, or learning...

Aug 23, 202319 min read

Preserving the Old Ways Part 1: Foraging and Jam Making

There’s something very soul-satisfying about ambling along ancient tracks, and even more so when you’re able to forage some of the autumn...

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Jul 1, 20237 min read

The Medieval Salisbury Giant

We had a trip to Salisbury today. For anyone reading this from afar, Salisbury (pronounced Solls-bury ) is a small city here in southern...

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