The Apple Tree in British Folk Belief

Explore apple tree folk belief in Britain, from orchard blessings and fairy lore to death omens, healing customs, and seasonal rituals.

The Blue Men of the Minch: Sea Folk Lore

Discover the Blue Men of the Minch, a Scottish folklore legend of sea spirits, storms, and island weather wisdom in the Hebrides.

The Fairy Hills of Ireland

Discover the folklore of Ireland’s fairy hills, ancient mounds linked to the aos sí, hidden realms, and tales of sacred landscape.

The Cornish Knockers and Mine Spirits

Discover Cornish knockers, the mine spirits of folklore said to warn miners of danger and guide them to ore in Cornwall’s old tin mines.

The Mari Lwyd’s Winter Journey

Discover the Mari Lwyd, the haunting Welsh winter custom of song battles, masked visits, and folklore rooted in midwinter tradition.

The Púca: Ireland’s Wild Shape-Shifter

Explore the Púca, Ireland’s shape-shifting folk spirit, in Celtic mythology, from harvest mischief and night rides to wild landscape lore.

The Cauld Lad of Hylton: North-East Ghost Lore

Discover the Cauld Lad of Hylton, a famous ghost lore legend from County Durham, and the story behind this restless household spirit.

The Mari Lwyd: Welsh Winter Folk Custom

Explore the Mari Lwyd, Wales’s eerie winter folk custom of procession, poetry, and luck, and discover its meaning in seasonal celebration.

The Green Man in British Folk Tradition

Explore the Green Man in British folk tradition, from church carvings to spring symbolism, and discover why this leafy figure endures.

The Bell Witch of Lancashire: Folk Horror Legend

Discover the Bell Witch of Lancashire, a haunting piece of ghost lore blending curse stories, rural superstition, and local folklore traditions.