Tag: English folklore

Don’t Throw Yourself Away

How much old magic survives in the things we throw away? From lost teeth beneath pillows to hair and nail clippings, our discarded pieces once carried dangerous power…

The Blood-Filled Corpse: England’s Twelfth-Century Vampire?

A wicked man dies unshriven, rises from his grave and brings pestilence with him. When villagers exhume his swollen, blood-filled corpse, medieval England gets disturbingly close to a vampire.

The Screaming Skull of Bettiscombe – Who Was She?

A human skull has guarded Bettiscombe Manor for generations, but science revealed the famous legend had the wrong victim. So who was the mysterious woman behind Britain’s screaming skull? 💀

The Vampire of Berwick – Britain’s Medieval Walking Dead

Long before Dracula gave Britain its elegant, aristocratic vampire, our dead were considerably less sophisticated. They got out of the grave, lumbered around frightening the neighbours, spread disease and occasionally required somebody to hit them with a spade.

The Story Trees

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.

The Three Lions

The Medieval Beast That Still Roars

The Headless Horseman of the Staffordshire Moorlands.

“Count the heads before you climb aboard…”

The Speed Wolf

From medieval wolf hunters to modern roadside encounters, the strange story of the creature said to haunt the roads around Buxton.

The Murder of the Scottish Pedlar

A murdered Scottish pedlar, a hidden cave, a haunted inn and a mystery that has endured for more than two centuries. We investigate the dark legend of Stoney Middleton’s Moon Inn and the ghost said to walk the dale to this day…

Derbyshire’s Enchanting Fairy Tales

Derbyshire’s landscape is woven with tales of the Fair Folk. From the mischievous miners’ fairies to the enigmatic mermaid of Kinder Scout, these stories have been passed down through generations, adding a touch of magic to the region’s rich history.

Robin Hood – Medieval Murderer Extraordinaire

Just for fun – Robin Hood, folk hero who robbed the rich to help the poor…
Or marauding murderer with a mob of mad mates? 😁