Digbeth Stories
Nascent Birmingham publishers Floodgate Press have published their first book an incredibly varied anthology about the city’s centrally situated Digbeth district: Digbeth Stories. Continue reading Digbeth Stories
Category: Midlands Myths and Legends
Weaver Hills
All about the Weaver Hills in north eastern Staffordshire. The most southerly part of the Pennine and the Peak District. Continue reading Weaver Hills
Walks to Midlands Places of Folk Custom, Mystery and Legend
A selection of walks from across the English Midlands celebrating the region’s folklore and folk customs. Continue reading Walks to Midlands Places of Folk Custom, Mystery and Legend
A Long Weekend Walk in Eastern Staffordshire
An account of a 3 and a half day walk in eastern Staffordshire one May bank holiday weekend exploring the sparsely populated, famously rather mystical land between the Trent and the Derbyshire Peak District. Continue reading A Long Weekend Walk in Eastern Staffordshire
The Perry Barr Coiners
All about the Perry Barr coiners. A group of forgers and fraudsters in the Birmingham and Black Country area a little bit like David Hartley’s Cragg Vale coiners. They were led by William Booth a farmer from Perry Barr. Continue reading The Perry Barr Coiners
Event: “Squats, Street Theatre and Sprints into Staffordshire: A walking tour of Selly Oak’s radical history” Sat 10th June 2023 (10:00 – 12:00)
On Saturday 10th June I am delivering a free walking tour of Selly Oak’s radical history. Find out more. Continue reading Event: “Squats, Street Theatre and Sprints into Staffordshire: A walking tour of Selly Oak’s radical history” Sat 10th June 2023 (10:00 – 12:00)
Abbots Bromley Horn Dance
All about the unique and mysterious Abotts Bromley Horn Dance folk dance ritual performed annually in the little village of Abotts Bromley in Staffordshire. Continue reading Abbots Bromley Horn Dance