Daily Archives: December 6, 2020

Turning the Devil’s Stone: One of Those Strange English Traditions ~ Ellen Hawley

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Notes from the U.K. Every November 5, when the rest of England is lighting bonfires and pretending to burn a long-dead Catholic rebel, at 8 p.m. the bellringers of Shebbear, in Devon, go to the village green and … Continue reading →

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Discovering Albion – Day 3: Mud and Earthworks

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We left Chester in search of lunch… oh yes, that had only been the morning, but what a morning! A wonderful start to our holiday research trip and in perfect weather too, which was a bit of a relief. I … Continue reading →

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All Hail Eve…

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Anu’s Folk studied in the North-Isles. Four seats there and four sages who taught them; A plentiful sowing… A dutiful flowing… A beautiful glowing… An artful knowing… * Continue reading at France and Vincent

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Bally’s Tale: Treasure of Tara…

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* …Many years later, in the reign of Art-mac-Conn, at the festival of Samhuin, the Master Poets came to the feast, as was their custom, and they brought their tablets of poetry with them… * When king Art saw the … Continue reading →

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Ani’s Advent 2020! Homespun Magic with Anita Dawes

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, I heard her talking today about things she wants to do for Christmas. They aren’t big things, just little ones. And some of them, I can’t even eat… She wants to make and bake all the things she … Continue reading →

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Weird world

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Sue Vincent

“GHOST, n. The outward and visible sign of an inward fear.” Devil’s Dictionary, Ambrose Bierce I was looking for some information and came across a video of a paranormal investigation at a place we are very familiar with… Avebury. It … Continue reading →