Who are the Knockers of Cornish folklore?
Knockers, Bucca, Tommyknockers; they're all mysterious spirits who live in mines. But who are they, and why do they warn miners of cave-ins? Find out in this week's episode! See the images on the blo...
23 Marras 201915min
What 4 weird things you might find at an English crossroads?
Crossroads appear in folklore and myths all over the world. What 4 weird things might you encounter if you ventured down to an English crossroads at dusk? See the blog post at http://www.icysedgwick....
16 Marras 201916min
Are the Simonside dwarfs like the miners of Middle Earth?
The Simonside Dwarfs live in the hills near Rothbury. They lurk in the darkness, ready to lure unwitting travellers to their doom. Let's go and meet them... See the images at http://www.icysedgwick.c...
9 Marras 201916min
Dartmoor: Home of Hairy Hands, Spectral Dogs, and the Watching Place
Dartmoor conjures images of wild, untamed beauty. But amid the forbidding landscape hide spectral dogs, hairy hands, and weird places with names like the Watching Place. Learn more in this week's epis...
2 Marras 201917min
Halloween spells for Protection, Romance & Loved Ones
October 31 is a time of spookiness and chills. But it's also a powerful time of magic and fortune telling. In this episode, find out about some simple Halloween spells and divination you can try on th...
26 Loka 201915min
Why do we use the jack o' lantern at Halloween?
The Jack o' Lantern, like trick or treating and fancy dress, is synonymous with Halloween. But why do we use them, and where does the custom come from? Find out in this episode! See the images at the...
19 Loka 201912min
The Broomstick In Folklore: The Witch's Ideal Transport
We've all seen images of witches astride a broomstick, zooming through the night sky. But where does the image come from, and what other folklore exists about broomsticks? Listen to hear more folklor...
12 Loka 201914min
Book Review 02 - The Magpie & The Wardrobe and A Treasure of British Folklore
Here's this month's book review episode! Check out A Treasury of British Folklore by Dee Dee Chainey: http://www.icysedgwick.com/treasury-of-british-folklore/ And The Magpie & The Wardrobe: http://w...
10 Loka 20199min
