What Are Fairy Rings? The Folklore and Science of Mushroom Circles
A ring of toadstools on a lawn has an answer in both folklore and mycology — and a few rules worth knowing before you step inside.
A Seasonal Folklore Calendar for the UK: Customs, Dates and Traditions
From orchard wassails on Old Twelfth Night to turnip lanterns at Halloween, a practical month-by-month guide to the UK's seasonal folk...
The Folklore Garden Checklist: 12 Plants with Superstitions and Their Meanings
A practical checklist of twelve folklore plants — elder, hawthorn, rosemary and more — with the superstitions attached to each and tips...
How to Research Local Folklore in Your UK Town: A Step-by-Step Guide
A step-by-step guide to uncovering your town's folk beliefs and tales through local archives, old newspapers, maps, place names and oral...
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