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Witches and Witch Trials with Marion Gibson
Marion Gibson writes accurate, engaging books about witches and magic in history. She’s been interested in witches for over thirty years, since she r…
1 year, 9 months ago
Carlisle Legends: Ghosts, Secret Tunnels, and The Cursing Stone
Carlisle began life as Luguvalium, a Roman settlement that grew out of the fort on the site. It was the capital of an ancient British kingdom. Both V…
1 year, 10 months ago
Devils, Cats, Tiny Streets & Witches: York Folklore At Its Best
While York is often considered one of England's most haunted cities, other strange and unusual tales lurk in its narrow snickleways.
There are storie…
1 year, 10 months ago
The Dark Side of Sheffield Folklore: Spectres and River Spirits
There is much of the strange and haunting in Sheffield's folklore. Does that make it a haunted place?
There are stories of water gods in the River Do…
1 year, 10 months ago
Rue Folklore: Warding off Poison, Plague and Pestilence
Rue was cultivated in England for its medicinal use, having been introduced by the Romans! It appears in folk remedies to ward off evil spirits, pois…
1 year, 10 months ago
St John's Wort: The Folk Magic of the Midsummer Plant
St John's Wort often flowers around Midsummer's Day, or the Feast of St John, hence its strong links with St John. It's one of the most important pla…
1 year, 11 months ago
Romanian and Irish Fairy Lore with Daniela Simina
Daniela Simina is native of Romania, granddaughter of a Fairy Seer and medicine woman. She became acquainted with fairies through the local lore and …
1 year, 11 months ago
Lemon Balm Folklore: Sweet Smells & Folk Remedies
Lemon balm, or Melissa officinalis, is a member of the Lamiaceae family, along with mint, rosemary, marjoram, sage, basil, and lavender. Its popular …
1 year, 11 months ago
Poppy Folklore: The Symbol of Sleep, Death, War, and…Love?
Poppy folklore isn't just full of Remembrance Sunday or sleep charms. It even has links to love and honouring the dead!
Let's find out more in this …
1 year, 11 months ago
Iris Folklore: Perfume, Remedies, and a Rainbow Goddess
The iris is one of those instantly recognisable flowers, showy and bright with its voluminous petals, able to add a splash of colour to any garden. T…
1 year, 11 months ago