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August welcomes the peak of summer, rich in harvest traditions, celestial wonders, and mysterious folklore. Embrace gratitude and warmth as we celebrate the season’s abundance and look forward to the changing days.
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Harvest rituals like ‘Crying the Neck’ in Devon and Cornwall celebrate gratitude as farming communities mark the end of the harvest. It’s a mix of old customs and modern appreciation for agricultural roots.
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Scarecrows used to be harmless protectors of crops, but now they creep us out and star in horror stories. Still, towns celebrate them in festivals, showing their quirky charm and creativity.
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John Barleycorn has been cut down, drowned and burned for centuries. But behind this brutal old folk song lies a much older story of harvest, sacrifice and rebirth…
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Corn dollies are intricate straw creations from harvest traditions, symbolizing good fortune and community. They represent the blend of craftsmanship, belief, and the important relationship between people and the land.
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Lammas, or Lughnasadh, marks the first harvest, symbolizing survival and community. Celebrated with bread offerings and gatherings, it intertwines gratitude for nature’s bounty with ancient customs, transitioning towards autumn.
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This week’s short story on Sunday tells the tale of a fully trained agricultural contractor, who quickly finds out that the ‘old ways’ can sometimes be the right way too.
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Sea serpents aren’t simply monsters. They’re symbols of the unknown. They remind us that there are still places where certainty gives way to possibility, where imagination sails alongside evidence, and where every dark shape beyond the waves invites one irresistible question. What if?
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A Review of the Premiere of Joe O’Byrne’s new play; “The Haunting of Widow’s Leap Farm. A Tale from Paradise Heights” Burnley Mechanic’s Theatre 26/07/26 7:30pm.
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On a calm night, fisherman Joe Lyche heads out alone expecting nothing more than silence, stars and a decent catch. What follows is an encounter that leaves Joe questioning everything he knows about the sea…
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Pull up a chair… The tide is coming in and every coastline has a story to tell…
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The real woodland behind Shakespeare’s greatest prophecy..
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Todays throwback article is actually less throwback and more rewrite. It’s a story that you can find on pretty much any true mystery or cold case website or podcast. And though whilst I heartily approve of preserving old stories and cases, these are very rarely anything less than a rehash of the same tale. But…
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Celebrating the Festival of Archaeology 2026
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The post explores the significance of remarkable trees in Britain, highlighting their historical and community roles. Notable examples include the Capon Tree, symbolizing community unity, and the Ankerwycke Yew, embodying endurance and legend. These trees serve as reminders of shared stories and cultural heritage, emphasizing the importance of storytelling across generations.
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“For every branch that falls from this old oak, a member of your family shall die.”
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The Major Oak in Sherwood Forest has captivated hearts for centuries, intertwining history and folklore. As it nears the end of its life, the deep connection people feel for this ancient tree reflects not just its grandeur but also the profound role it has played in our collective imagination. Saying goodbye feels like parting with…
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Wherever Belle Gunness went, people had an alarming tendency to die. Children. Husbands. Suitors. Farmhands. And then, just when the authorities finally closed in… Belle herself apparently died.
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Sometimes there is no motive. No reason. Just the mundane made monstrous.
