The Mystery of Edward Mordake and his ‘Devil-Twin’
The nightmarish Victorian hoax of two-faced nobleman Edward Mordake, and real medical oddities and folklore that kept his legend alive.
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Folklore
The Mysterious Ash Tree – Beware or Befriend?
From Norse myth and Celtic folklore to haunted churchyards and vampires, this eerie piece explores the Ash tree’s dark symbolic history and its chilling place in ghost stories and pop culture.
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The Unquiet Spirits of Clacton-on-Sea
Discover the eerie side of Clacton-on-Sea in Essex, from witch trials and smuggling legends to haunted churches, ghostly hotels and phantom figures on the pier.
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The Rudston Monolith & Yorkshire’s Mysterious ‘Wold Newton Triangle’
Explore the mystical allure of Yorkshire’s East Riding where history and legend intertwine at the towering Rudston Monolith.
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Wayland’s Smithy – Where Excalibur was Forged, Apparently
Could the ancient stones of Wayland’s Smithy hold secrets of legendary craftsmanship? Discover the whispered tales of Norse elves, enchanted swords and an eerie legacy that stretches from prehistory to medieval lore.
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‘Watch out or Annis’ll get you!’ – Who Was Witchy Black Annis?
Leicester’s blue-faced, clawed witch Black Annis stands accused of many horrific habits, including killing and eating children, and confronting King Richard III on his ill-fated way to the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. Some claim she may have been a pre-Christian crone, while others say she was a reclusive Dominican nun.
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Midsummer Oak Tree Tales, Traditions & Dancing Skeletons
Explore England’s most famous oak tree legends, from the chained oak of Alton to the dancing skeleton tree and ancient mythic oaks tied to folklore, royalty, and haunted history.
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When Supernatural Monsters Like Vampires Stopped to Count
Folklore across Europe and beyond says seeds, holes, knots and salt could trap vampires, witches and spirits by forcing them to count until dawn.
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Meet Puck, the Mischievous Sprite of Olde (and maybe current) England
Explore the mischievous history of Puck, from Shakespeare and Kipling to English folklore, fairy lore, and strange local legends that still linger today.
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THE HAG GODDESS AND HER DAUGHTER
Meet the Cailleach, Celtic winter’s fearsome crone who shapes mountains, commands frost, and guards seeds in the dark half of the year. As Beltane nears, her power fades and her radiant daughter Bride rises—bringing fire, spring, and renewal.
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