Eli Lewis-Lycett Folklore and History
@elilewislycett.bsky.social
Folklorist, history writer and podcaster: The Local Mythstorian / Tales From Antiquaria / Cheshire Life Magazine / Haunted Magazine / Inspectre Paranormal.
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At Vale Royal Abbey today, I was reminded of how local lore has lingered here for 700 years. I gave a talk on it last year and an elderly lady came up to me at the end and asked if I ever walked in the woods where the abbot was murdered in the 1330s. There, she said, 'the birds never sing'.
November 23, 2025 at 1:21 PM
At Vale Royal Abbey today, I was reminded of how local lore has lingered here for 700 years. I gave a talk on it last year and an elderly lady came up to me at the end and asked if I ever walked in the woods where the abbot was murdered in the 1330s. There, she said, 'the birds never sing'.
Giants & Witchcraft! The latest episode of Tales From Antiquaria is 1/2 on 'A Sheaf of Gleanings' from 1883. Some of the tales in this offer real insight into the magical thinking of the Shropshire folks in centuries past! talesfromantiquaria.com/episodes
#folklorepodcast #shropshirefolklore
#folklorepodcast #shropshirefolklore
November 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Giants & Witchcraft! The latest episode of Tales From Antiquaria is 1/2 on 'A Sheaf of Gleanings' from 1883. Some of the tales in this offer real insight into the magical thinking of the Shropshire folks in centuries past! talesfromantiquaria.com/episodes
#folklorepodcast #shropshirefolklore
#folklorepodcast #shropshirefolklore
West Wales - one of my very favourite places; and Manorbier always blows me away. The landscape around the bay, the castle and St James the Great (with its medieval ceiling paintings) is just something else. If you ever get chance to go, dive into it headfirst! An absolute trove of history and lore!
November 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
West Wales - one of my very favourite places; and Manorbier always blows me away. The landscape around the bay, the castle and St James the Great (with its medieval ceiling paintings) is just something else. If you ever get chance to go, dive into it headfirst! An absolute trove of history and lore!
The natural wonder of countryside where I live always inspires my thoughts to folklore and history, and every season it points me in a different direction. It’s a magical place, it really is. #valeroyal #cheshire #davenham #moulton
November 12, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The natural wonder of countryside where I live always inspires my thoughts to folklore and history, and every season it points me in a different direction. It’s a magical place, it really is. #valeroyal #cheshire #davenham #moulton
The latest episode of Tales From Antiquaria takes us to Derbyshire and William Andrews' 1892 collection 'Bygone Derbyshire'. Some real gems in this concerning Sir George Vernon not to mention all manner of local lore!
#derbyshirefolklore #bygonederbyshire #derbyshirehistory
#derbyshirefolklore #bygonederbyshire #derbyshirehistory
November 11, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The latest episode of Tales From Antiquaria takes us to Derbyshire and William Andrews' 1892 collection 'Bygone Derbyshire'. Some real gems in this concerning Sir George Vernon not to mention all manner of local lore!
#derbyshirefolklore #bygonederbyshire #derbyshirehistory
#derbyshirefolklore #bygonederbyshire #derbyshirehistory
Few pics from Jenkin Chapel and Erwin Lane this morning - still one of the most enthralling mysteries of local history in the peak borders of Cheshire for me. Wrote a piece on it a few years ago: thelocalmythstorian.com/death-of-the...
#johnturner #jagger #jenkinchapel
#johnturner #jagger #jenkinchapel
November 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Few pics from Jenkin Chapel and Erwin Lane this morning - still one of the most enthralling mysteries of local history in the peak borders of Cheshire for me. Wrote a piece on it a few years ago: thelocalmythstorian.com/death-of-the...
#johnturner #jagger #jenkinchapel
#johnturner #jagger #jenkinchapel
Happy Halloween Guys! The latest episode of Tales From Antiquaria is out today, featuring the 1890 collection 'Cornish Feasts and Folklore'. There's sea-spirits, sand-claimed churches and a whole swathe of spooky Cornish ghost-lore! On all providers and at talesfromantiquaria.com/episodes #folklore
October 31, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Happy Halloween Guys! The latest episode of Tales From Antiquaria is out today, featuring the 1890 collection 'Cornish Feasts and Folklore'. There's sea-spirits, sand-claimed churches and a whole swathe of spooky Cornish ghost-lore! On all providers and at talesfromantiquaria.com/episodes #folklore
Really happy to let folks know I’m being featured on the BBC across the next few days!
6PM Tonight BBC Hereford & Worcester
6PM Tonight BBC Shropshire
6PM Saturday BBC Stoke
6PM Saturday BBC West Midlands
6PM Saturday BBC Coventry & Warwickshire
#BBCRADIO #FOLKLORE #BBCSOUNDS
6PM Tonight BBC Hereford & Worcester
6PM Tonight BBC Shropshire
6PM Saturday BBC Stoke
6PM Saturday BBC West Midlands
6PM Saturday BBC Coventry & Warwickshire
#BBCRADIO #FOLKLORE #BBCSOUNDS
October 30, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Really happy to let folks know I’m being featured on the BBC across the next few days!
6PM Tonight BBC Hereford & Worcester
6PM Tonight BBC Shropshire
6PM Saturday BBC Stoke
6PM Saturday BBC West Midlands
6PM Saturday BBC Coventry & Warwickshire
#BBCRADIO #FOLKLORE #BBCSOUNDS
6PM Tonight BBC Hereford & Worcester
6PM Tonight BBC Shropshire
6PM Saturday BBC Stoke
6PM Saturday BBC West Midlands
6PM Saturday BBC Coventry & Warwickshire
#BBCRADIO #FOLKLORE #BBCSOUNDS
The headless horseman of the moors was featured in Ep 1 of Tales From Antiquaria - this image was sent to me a while back; locals out 'hunting' the horseman back in May 1933!
If you've not heard it yet, it's on all platforms and the website too: talesfromantiquaria.com
Ep 2 out on Friday!
If you've not heard it yet, it's on all platforms and the website too: talesfromantiquaria.com
Ep 2 out on Friday!
October 26, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The headless horseman of the moors was featured in Ep 1 of Tales From Antiquaria - this image was sent to me a while back; locals out 'hunting' the horseman back in May 1933!
If you've not heard it yet, it's on all platforms and the website too: talesfromantiquaria.com
Ep 2 out on Friday!
If you've not heard it yet, it's on all platforms and the website too: talesfromantiquaria.com
Ep 2 out on Friday!
Ghosts at Chester Castle eh? There really is a special place in British culture for our love of a spooky tale...from late 19C writers to the BBC at Christmas. And, it's a genuine gateway into history; a ghost story can do more for a site than any trad marketing! www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Faceless figures and mysterious music: ghost stories from English Heritage sites
Figure caught on camera at Chester Castle among accounts of eerie goings on at historic properties
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October 25, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Ghosts at Chester Castle eh? There really is a special place in British culture for our love of a spooky tale...from late 19C writers to the BBC at Christmas. And, it's a genuine gateway into history; a ghost story can do more for a site than any trad marketing! www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Just wanted to let folks know that episode 1 of my new podcast series Tales From Antiquaria is our today! Let's journey back to the folklore of the Staffordshire Moorlands collected by John Sleigh in 1862 and his 'A History of the Ancient Parish of Leek'. #folklore #talesfromantiquaria #antiquarian
October 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Just wanted to let folks know that episode 1 of my new podcast series Tales From Antiquaria is our today! Let's journey back to the folklore of the Staffordshire Moorlands collected by John Sleigh in 1862 and his 'A History of the Ancient Parish of Leek'. #folklore #talesfromantiquaria #antiquarian
Folklore conservation in action! Absolutely loved learning about this campaign!
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
People submit Welsh placenames to protect linguistic heritage
Entries include Welsh language names for fields and hills in move to ensure preservation of stories and legends
www.theguardian.com
October 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Folklore conservation in action! Absolutely loved learning about this campaign!
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Hi all! It's almost time for the launch of my new podcast Tales From Antiquaria. If you get chance, please pop over to the new BlueSky page for the project and follow - its where all the news will be posted once it starts. Thanks folks! The link is here: bsky.app/profile/anti...
October 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Hi all! It's almost time for the launch of my new podcast Tales From Antiquaria. If you get chance, please pop over to the new BlueSky page for the project and follow - its where all the news will be posted once it starts. Thanks folks! The link is here: bsky.app/profile/anti...
Hi Folks! Ahead of the first episode later this month, Tales From Antiquaria is now live on podcast platforms! This means you can now subscribe to the feed - which would be ace!
Just click on this link to pick your preferred platform. Can't wait to get started!!!
talesfromantiquaria.com/subscribe
Just click on this link to pick your preferred platform. Can't wait to get started!!!
talesfromantiquaria.com/subscribe
Tales From Antiquaria - SUBSCRIBE
SUBSCRIBE. Tales From Antiquaria
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October 6, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Hi Folks! Ahead of the first episode later this month, Tales From Antiquaria is now live on podcast platforms! This means you can now subscribe to the feed - which would be ace!
Just click on this link to pick your preferred platform. Can't wait to get started!!!
talesfromantiquaria.com/subscribe
Just click on this link to pick your preferred platform. Can't wait to get started!!!
talesfromantiquaria.com/subscribe
Hi Folks! Should you wish to stay informed about the new podcast, Tales From Antiquaria, you can follow the BlueSky page on this link - would be great to keep in touch! bsky.app/profile/anti...
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September 23, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Hi Folks! Should you wish to stay informed about the new podcast, Tales From Antiquaria, you can follow the BlueSky page on this link - would be great to keep in touch! bsky.app/profile/anti...
Hi all! Just to let folks know my new project, Tales From Antiquaria, a podcast dedicated to the legacy of folklore writing published during the 1800s, is set to launch! So should you receive a follow etc from antiquariapodcast, its me! Really looking forward to getting this out there! Best, Eli.
September 17, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Hi all! Just to let folks know my new project, Tales From Antiquaria, a podcast dedicated to the legacy of folklore writing published during the 1800s, is set to launch! So should you receive a follow etc from antiquariapodcast, its me! Really looking forward to getting this out there! Best, Eli.
Very proud to learn that @inspectrepodcast.bsky.social has been nominated for the Independent Podcast Awards 2025 down in that there London!
September 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Very proud to learn that @inspectrepodcast.bsky.social has been nominated for the Independent Podcast Awards 2025 down in that there London!
Had cause to spend a bit of time around Stoke recently and grabbed some photos to refresh the website. The famed 'Templar' graves at St. Lawrences in Biddulph, and of course, the table tomb of Molly Leigh. Never noticed that medieval coffin at St. John's before - believe it came from Hulton Abbey.
July 22, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Had cause to spend a bit of time around Stoke recently and grabbed some photos to refresh the website. The famed 'Templar' graves at St. Lawrences in Biddulph, and of course, the table tomb of Molly Leigh. Never noticed that medieval coffin at St. John's before - believe it came from Hulton Abbey.
Not a historical post, but thought a few folks might appreciate it: a sun halo I caught on camera on my holiday break. No wonder the ancients were so enchanted with natural phenomena!
June 25, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Not a historical post, but thought a few folks might appreciate it: a sun halo I caught on camera on my holiday break. No wonder the ancients were so enchanted with natural phenomena!
As a history nerd, to find this chap being my direct ancestor has been a real trip! Looks like my Staffordshire roots are truly inbedded!
June 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
As a history nerd, to find this chap being my direct ancestor has been a real trip! Looks like my Staffordshire roots are truly inbedded!
Great sights walking Chester walls this morning; makes a nice change to see an English Civil War history being respected and promoted! #chester #civilwar #chesterwalls
June 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Great sights walking Chester walls this morning; makes a nice change to see an English Civil War history being respected and promoted! #chester #civilwar #chesterwalls
Continuing the recent witchy theme - I cover the history behind the tale of the Bakewell Witches in the new issue of Haunted Magazine. Available across the UK and US from May 30th! www.haunteddigitalmagazine.com/2025/05/haun...
May 26, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Continuing the recent witchy theme - I cover the history behind the tale of the Bakewell Witches in the new issue of Haunted Magazine. Available across the UK and US from May 30th! www.haunteddigitalmagazine.com/2025/05/haun...
Morning folks! Got this out much quicker than I thought I would - It will be the final episode of the podcast series, as I really need to get stuck into a new project: The History of Witchcraft In Cheshire, Live from The Grange Theatre: thelocalmythstorian.com/podcast #WITCHES #THELOCALMYTHSTORIAN
May 23, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Morning folks! Got this out much quicker than I thought I would - It will be the final episode of the podcast series, as I really need to get stuck into a new project: The History of Witchcraft In Cheshire, Live from The Grange Theatre: thelocalmythstorian.com/podcast #WITCHES #THELOCALMYTHSTORIAN
Great night at The Grange Theatre last night, so good to see so many people turn out for the witches! Podcast ETA is mid-tune. And thanks to Northwich & District Heritage Society for inviting me over. I've now sold out of books too! Better re-stock! #witchcraft #Cheshire #thelocalmythstorian
May 16, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Great night at The Grange Theatre last night, so good to see so many people turn out for the witches! Podcast ETA is mid-tune. And thanks to Northwich & District Heritage Society for inviting me over. I've now sold out of books too! Better re-stock! #witchcraft #Cheshire #thelocalmythstorian
Just over a week until we go full on witchy at The Grange Theatre! Talk at 8pm - from the Roman roots of the 'witch' stereotype to the Cheshire trials, with all manner of devils, imps & magical motives. Mythstoric Journeys hardback just £10 on the night! #grangetheatre #cheshirehistory #witchcraze
May 7, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Just over a week until we go full on witchy at The Grange Theatre! Talk at 8pm - from the Roman roots of the 'witch' stereotype to the Cheshire trials, with all manner of devils, imps & magical motives. Mythstoric Journeys hardback just £10 on the night! #grangetheatre #cheshirehistory #witchcraze