http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/-t1.htm The British Isles has a rich diversity of folklore and legends, let us know about the customs and traditions from your area. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:24:16 GMT 10 http://i22.servimg.com/u/f22/11/50/50/10/0014.gif http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/-t1.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/fachen-t536.htm tumbleweed I'm looking for information on Fachen/Fachin/Peg-Legged-Jack (and seriously, how many names does one myth need?!) for a story I'm writing. Specifically, ways legend says it or 'halved men' can be killed. Anyone got any hints? or good websites where I might be able to find out?
Thanks! All help greatly appreciated.]]> Folklore/Legends Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:24:16 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/fachen-t536.htm#3684 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/fachen-t536.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/the-ivan-vassili-t527.htm baroniveagh Source: underworldtales.com "One of the most terrifying and shocking true ghost stories in history took place on a Russian freighter called the Ivan Vassili. The Ivan Vassili was not a typical cursed or jinxed ship. There was nothing unusual or spectacular about her. She was built in St. Petersburg in 1897 to transport freight across the Baltic Sea to the Gulf of Finland. She was driven by a single triple-expansion steam engine. Her bunkers carried enough coal to ... Folklore/Legends Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:11:31 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/the-ivan-vassili-t527.htm#3593 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/the-ivan-vassili-t527.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/witches-of-east-lothian-t520.htm agricola I'm off on a bit of a tour of East Lothian tomorrow, mainly to visit some of the witch burning sites and related locations, but does anyone have any suggestions as to what else I should have a look at? Folklore/Legends Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:06:53 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/witches-of-east-lothian-t520.htm#3525 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/witches-of-east-lothian-t520.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/anyone-know-of-jersey-myth-and-legend-t302.htm Urisk I remember from visiting a fantastic place in Jersey called Jersey Legend or Living Legend, one of the main "mascot" type figures was a particular faerie-being that looked very akin to an Urisk or Satyr. Said to be the inspiration behind Puck, he had a strange name, I remember something vaguely like "la Pourlequae". Obviously this isn't it- it's not even French, but something like the name. Does anyone know the name? Has anyone been to Jersey Legend; they can rememebr ... Folklore/Legends Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:33:35 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/anyone-know-of-jersey-myth-and-legend-t302.htm#1326 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/anyone-know-of-jersey-myth-and-legend-t302.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/folklore-what-value-has-it-t509.htm Red Don The Mysteriousbritain website concentrates a lot on Legends and Folklore, but are these things worth remembering, collecting and saving for future generations? Folklore/Legends Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:09:53 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/folklore-what-value-has-it-t509.htm#3395 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/folklore-what-value-has-it-t509.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/ghosts-of-the-goodwin-sands-t494.htm Mauro I've always loved a good ghost story, and the seas have plenty to offer. All of you will know the Goodwin Sands, that treacherous sand bank in the Channel a few miles off Deal, which has been the site of litterally hundreds of shipwrecks in centuries past, one of the last notable victims being the Ross Revenge, last of the pirate radio ships, in 1991. Of course the Goodwins have their fair share of legends, starting from their origins. It is said that this sand bank was once a small island, ... Folklore/Legends Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:32:52 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/ghosts-of-the-goodwin-sands-t494.htm#3231 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/ghosts-of-the-goodwin-sands-t494.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/ancient-treasures-t427.htm Ian Within the wealth of folklore and legend throughout the UK and indeed the world we hear about certain special items, such as Excalibur and the Grail. I'm thinking about putting a few articles together concerning these treasures. Can anyone think of anymore? Folklore/Legends Sun, 22 Jun 2008 09:52:28 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/ancient-treasures-t427.htm#2544 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/ancient-treasures-t427.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/cerne-abbas-t499.htm moneypenny
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7618377.stm]]> Folklore/Legends Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:14:51 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/cerne-abbas-t499.htm#3264 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/cerne-abbas-t499.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/urban-myths-t492.htm DJP Has anybody got any opinions about Urban Myths (or Friend of a Friend stories), they have always been another interest of mine (although they have been pretty much left off the main site). I really see them as modern folklore as they have many things in common with older folklore, especially the way they get passed around by word of mouth although the internet has speeded this up. One of the best sites is www.snopes.com which covers almost every aspect of them, and is great for debunking ... Folklore/Legends Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:01:14 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/urban-myths-t492.htm#3196 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/urban-myths-t492.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/the-weir-t468.htm Tris The Weir - Wiki
I was wondering if anyone new whether the stories have a basis in fact, or not, and if there are any accounts of the original stories?]]> Folklore/Legends Tue, 29 Jul 2008 06:52:16 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/the-weir-t468.htm#2943 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/the-weir-t468.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/springheel-jack-t353.htm Mauro We stayed far too much time without mentioning that old-time favorite, Springheel Jack. Since I am lazy this is a nice and brief chronology of his activities I've found on the Internet. There are a few very interesting facts about this strange phenomenon. One happened on the 23rd February 1838, when Springheel Jack knocked at the door of a house on Turner Street, Londo and asked for the homeowner, a Mr Ashworth, calling him by name. The servant who opened the door was comprensibly scared ... Folklore/Legends Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:37:22 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/springheel-jack-t353.htm#1878 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/springheel-jack-t353.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/bucking-the-trend-not-all-kelpies-are-baddies-t272.htm Urisk The story of the Kelpie of Loch Garve (so it's technically an Each Uisge, but we'll keep it as Kelpie for this story) tells of a Keplie that lived at the depths of the loch with his wife. Now, the Kelpie obviously loved his cold, wet lair at the bottom of the loch, and was well in his element. Although he would make trips on land (most likely hunting mortals) he was always glad to get home. His wife, however, was less impressed. She always felt the terrible cold, and shivered endlessly ... Folklore/Legends Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:46:33 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/bucking-the-trend-not-all-kelpies-are-baddies-t272.htm#1068 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/bucking-the-trend-not-all-kelpies-are-baddies-t272.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/wiliam-rufus-t462.htm Ian Whilst getting the new sites gazetteer filled I looked into the death of William II (Rufus). There has been a suggestion (the earliest book I found mentioning it was 1960 ish) that Rufus was killed as pagan sacrifice, fulfilling the role of the 'Divine Victim' (a King killed after 7 years ruling) to negotiate a good harvest with the Gods. Has anyone heard more on this? The Rufus stone (now encased in metal) marks the location where King William II of England (referred to as William Rufus ... Folklore/Legends Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:03:04 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/wiliam-rufus-t462.htm#2906 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/wiliam-rufus-t462.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/black-annis-t476.htm myvoodoochild
Does anyone have there own take on this?]]> Folklore/Legends Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:53:27 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/black-annis-t476.htm#3017 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/black-annis-t476.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/talisman-question-t437.htm Kate Thanks!]]> Folklore/Legends Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:18:56 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/talisman-question-t437.htm#2605 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/talisman-question-t437.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/herne-s-oak-windsor-park-berkshire-t96.htm Mauro I would like to have someone more knowledgeable helping me out with this one. "Mainstream" tradition has it that the celebrated Herne's Oak in Windsor Park died of natural causes in 1864 and was replaced by order of Queen Victoria with a young sapling that has grown to a large tree. Some folklorists contend this date and point as the right date either 1796 (during George III's reign) or 1906 (during Edward VII's reign). Years ago I read in a book (which I am currently trying to ... Folklore/Legends Fri, 19 Oct 2007 08:41:01 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/herne-s-oak-windsor-park-berkshire-t96.htm#442 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/herne-s-oak-windsor-park-berkshire-t96.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/ghost-village-t398.htm Artillerly Imber Village evacuated for emergency training in wwii promised to have it back but they didnt the army still train on it. reports of ghosts from public and military personal ill say a story soon. legends of witchcrafts are about. have you got any storys? Folklore/Legends Wed, 14 May 2008 21:41:15 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/ghost-village-t398.htm#2273 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/ghost-village-t398.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/penny-hedge-ceremony-in-whitby-t391.htm damianh
There is some video footage on the Whitby Gazette website.

Click here to see it

Whitby Penny Hedge video]]> Folklore/Legends Thu, 08 May 2008 07:18:05 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/penny-hedge-ceremony-in-whitby-t391.htm#2243 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/penny-hedge-ceremony-in-whitby-t391.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/gibbeting-myth-can-anyone-help-me-on-this-t372.htm the_holy_ferret Hi folks, I've been raiding my books of late trying to find info on a tale I remmember reading about once and it appears that I've either overlooked the article, or no longer have the book. I believe the story was set in Warwickshire and it concerned a man who I believe was meant to be one of the last men hung on the Gibbet post in the local area. Bits of his corpse were gradually removed over time from the Gibbet, including his skull. The tale goes that his skull is in one of the neighbouring ... Folklore/Legends Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:42:11 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/gibbeting-myth-can-anyone-help-me-on-this-t372.htm#2069 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/gibbeting-myth-can-anyone-help-me-on-this-t372.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/21st-century-vampire-myths-t314.htm Ian The title says it all really. We've been asked whether we know of any and I can't think of any off hand. Do you know any? Folklore/Legends Sun, 10 Feb 2008 10:34:18 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/21st-century-vampire-myths-t314.htm#1466 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/21st-century-vampire-myths-t314.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/books-on-animal-lore-t350.htm Urisk Hey all. I have a mission of sorts for everyone here. Does anyone know of any books about animal-based folklore? There is some in Marian McNeill's The Silver Bough, but that's really just based on the Pictish "totem" animals... A good example of the information I'd like would be what I know about nightjars- the whole "goat-sucker" story, as well as the one about North American whipoorwills ( that was used to noteable effect by H P Lovecraft in "the Dunwitch Horror"). ... Folklore/Legends Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:16:36 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/books-on-animal-lore-t350.htm#1862 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/books-on-animal-lore-t350.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/jef-the-mongoose-isle-of-man-t77.htm Mauro I know very well the story itself but I am unaware of recent research developments, though I seem to vaguely recall that, like many Harry Price related cases (ie Borley Rectory), it has beeen surrounded by much controversy.
Can anybody help?
Thanks.]]> Folklore/Legends Fri, 12 Oct 2007 05:51:33 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/jef-the-mongoose-isle-of-man-t77.htm#302 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/jef-the-mongoose-isle-of-man-t77.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/aprons-stones-t190.htm Ian One of the reasons to put a gazetteer together on the Mysterious Britain website was to help draw comparisons between legends and folklore tales throughout the United Kingdom but also to highlight any regional variations. Some of the common tales found in many counties have either the devil or a giant/giantess carrying stones in an apron. The apron string would break or snap and the stones fall. This story is often used to explain cairns or some stone formations. Another popular tale has ... Folklore/Legends Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:31:58 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/aprons-stones-t190.htm#712 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/aprons-stones-t190.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/fairy-s-t289.htm Angel
It is said that Angels are protectors of the universe,and that Fairy is the protector of the Earth.

Do you believe,have you any personal experiences,stories to share ?]]> Folklore/Legends Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:50:07 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/fairy-s-t289.htm#1217 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/fairy-s-t289.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/inside-silbury-hill-t104.htm Ian
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/7059882.stm]]> Folklore/Legends Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:19:39 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/inside-silbury-hill-t104.htm#514 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/inside-silbury-hill-t104.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/reddlemen-t99.htm Piggins Does anyone know any stories connected to reddlemen? When I read Thomas Hardy's "Return of the Native" a few years ago, I was fascinated by the character of Diggory Venn, the reddleman - a travelling salesman of dye for sheep. There are references in the story to folktales about reddlemen snatching children, and the sacks in the back of their caravan being full of children's bones. I've never been able to find any mention of these stories anywhere else, and I've always wondered ... Folklore/Legends Sun, 21 Oct 2007 20:54:57 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/reddlemen-t99.htm#466 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/reddlemen-t99.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/mysterious-angus-t74.htm Urisk Hi, I just esnt an email over to Danny regarding some local folklore here, and thought I might just throw it in here too. Let me know what you guys think? Aside from Angus being one of the true ABC hotspots, there are a few oddities too. Anyhoo, it went something like this: Hi Danny, You said you were interested in hearing about some information on Angus for the site? I've raked through my notes and books and come up with some interesting things. Dunnichen Hill- ... Folklore/Legends Wed, 10 Oct 2007 08:47:01 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/mysterious-angus-t74.htm#270 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/mysterious-angus-t74.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/mysterious-world-t14.htm Ian Many of our readers are based in countries outside the United Kingdom. What are the stark differences and similarities between British folklore and legends compared with other parts of the globe? Folklore/Legends Sat, 01 Sep 2007 18:27:10 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/mysterious-world-t14.htm#29 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/mysterious-world-t14.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/halloween-samhain-t42.htm Admin Halloween is just around the corner. Apart from the all the commercial Halloween gimmicks, are there any traditions that you follow or are upheld around where you live? Folklore/Legends Sat, 22 Sep 2007 12:59:27 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/halloween-samhain-t42.htm#93 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/halloween-samhain-t42.htm http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/where-are-the-modern-faeries-t63.htm stephen only the names have been changed it seems - in the past faeries were accused of abducting people, returning them afterwards with tales of missing time and life in fairy rings, stolen children and fairy children, paranormal activity and lights in the sky. Sounds familiar? Aliens and UFO tales seem to be the new interpretation of such events. So what tales exist of faery sightings - do they still happen? Do they exist in places that are now the haunt of aliens and ufo sightings? Folklore/Legends Thu, 04 Oct 2007 22:44:24 GMT http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/where-are-the-modern-faeries-t63.htm#207 http://mysteriousbritain.forumotion.com/folklore-legends-f3/where-are-the-modern-faeries-t63.htm