Tales From Antiquaria: 19th Century Folklore & Legends
Tales From Antiquaria is a podcast dedicated to exploring the legacy of work published regarding folklore and local history during the golden age of antiquarian writing in the nineteenth century.
Curated by folklorist Eli Lewis-Lycett, each each episode presents a series of highlights from a given title in their original form; revealing a world full of witchcraft, superstition, curious local beliefs and lost traditions, as recorded first hand by collectors and enthusiasts during the 1800s.
Episodes are published every two weeks via all major podcast platforms.
Tales From Antiquaria: 19th Century Folklore & Legends
Latest Episodes
Popular Romances of the West of England (Part Two)
Voices from the sea, druidical sacrifice and the incredible story of the enchanter of Pengerswick! Its time for part two of Popular Romances of the West of England by Robert Hunt, published by John Camden Hotton of London in 1865...
Popular Romances of the West of England (Part One)
Nightriders, spriggans and the Mermaid of Padstow! We're back in Cornwall with part one of our wander through Popular Romances of the West of England by Robert Hunt, published by John Camden Hotton of London in 1865.'When ca...
The Denham Tracts
Preternatural shapeshifters, plague stones and the Grey Man of Bellister! Tonights highlights come from The Denham Tracts, a publication by David Nutt for the Folklore Society in 1895 which brought together a wonderful collection of lo...
