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The Tale of the Missing Lighthouse Keepers
Pull up a chair, let me tell you the tale of the Flannan Isles Lighthouse Keepers…
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I’m Not Psychic, But…
As England prepare to face DR Congo in the knockouts, dare we dream?
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July 2026
Blow your cinnamon, turn your silver and pinch and punch for the first of the month – It’s the MT July Almanac!
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Short Story Sunday #1 – The Linesman
There are places in Britain where the past never truly leaves. Old churches. Quiet stations. Lonely roads across the moors. And, sometimes… football grounds…
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Lord Flame and the Last Jester
There are some people who slip quietly into history. Others kick the door down, throw glitter into the air and refuse to leave.
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MT News Roundup – W/E 24/06/2026
Bigfoot is still striding through Canadian forests. Britain’s phantom cats continue to stalk hedgerows and fields. Yet ghosts, for once, seem remarkably absent. As summer settles across Britain, we ask whether the monsters have disappeared – or whether we’ve simply stopped noticing them.
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The Man Who Was Buried Twice
There are certain graves that seem determined to tell you their story.
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The Dragon of South Yorkshire – Hero, Hoax or Hidden History?
Iron scales, fiery eyes and a vulnerable spot beneath its tail. The Wantley Wyrm is one of Yorkshire’s greatest dragon legends, but was it ever meant to be taken seriously?
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Summer Solstice Traditions Across Cultures: From Alban Hefin to Inti Raymi
The summer solstice, marking the longest day of the year, is a time rich with meaning, lore, and traditions spanning various cultures. Deities associated with the sun, such as the Greek god Apollo, the Egyptian god Ra, and the Celtic goddess Áine, are honored and Earth and Fertility Goddesses like Demeter, Gaia, and Brigid, who…
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Farewell to the Major Oak – The Passing of England’s Greatest Folkloric Witness
The Major Oak of Sherwood Forest has stood for perhaps a thousand years, becoming one of Britain’s most beloved folkloric landmarks. With news that the ancient giant has finally died, we reflect on the life, legacy and enduring mythology of England’s greatest folkloric witness. 🌳💚
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MT News Round -Up: W/E 19-06-26
Quick! Look busy! It’s The MT Weekly Round-Up!
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The Speed Wolf
From medieval wolf hunters to modern roadside encounters, the strange story of the creature said to haunt the roads around Buxton.
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The Man Who Hunted Monsters
William Boyd Dawkins, a 19th-century Welsh scientist, transformed our understanding of prehistoric Britain by excavating caves and uncovering Ice Age creatures’ remains. A pioneering geologist and paleontologist, he contributed significantly to archaeology and challenged conventional beliefs. His legacy endures in the landscapes he explored, holding stories of lost worlds awaiting rediscovery.
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The Audience of The Dead
Pull up a chair, let me tell you a tale… I first heard the story during a violent storm in Buxton. At the time I was a young folklorist, scarcely three years removed from university, engaged upon the collection of local traditions throughout the Peak District. Such pursuits frequently led me into lonely villages, isolated…
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Is Buxton Missing a Stone Circle?
So, why doesn’t Buxton have a stone circle when there’s so much prehistoric activity nearby? The area’s rich with ancient sites like Arbor Low and burial mounds, but modern development may have buried any potential sites. Maybe the real focus was the town’s thermal springs instead. Who knows what’s still hidden?