Being a Remembrance of his Misnamings, Quirks, and Misadventures Set forth in his own crack’d tongue, with a Preface from our world ‘For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face.’ — 1 Corinthians 13:12 When I was a youngster, Catweazle was one of my favourite programmes - part comedy, part … Continue reading The Book of Catweazle
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The Jangle of Bells and the Old Dame of Music Halls
There’s nothing quite so peculiarly English as Morris dancing. Only in this island kingdom could the populace collectively decide that the best way to summon spring, frighten away demons, and cheer up the neighbours was to strap bells to one’s shins, wave hankies in the air, and smack one another with sticks. It’s both sublime … Continue reading The Jangle of Bells and the Old Dame of Music Halls
Ash and Smoke at Wolf’s Nick: Evelyn Foster Between Fact and Fire
“We see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face.” — 1 Corinthians 13:12 The death of Evelyn Foster has become one of those crimes whose unsolved nature is almost more essential than its facts. In the bleak January of 1931, a young woman, independent enough to drive her own car for hire, was discovered … Continue reading Ash and Smoke at Wolf’s Nick: Evelyn Foster Between Fact and Fire
King & Conqueror: A Royal Mess of Mud, Murk, and Misfires
History, we’re often told, is written by the victors. But in the BBC’s latest offering, King & Conqueror, history is rewritten by screenwriters who appear to have skimmed a Wikipedia stub, lit a few candles in a cowshed, and declared themselves medievalists. The premise was promising. Harold Godwinson versus William the Bastard - England’s last … Continue reading King & Conqueror: A Royal Mess of Mud, Murk, and Misfires
The Demons at the Trailhead
“If you talk to any serious hiker they’re like yes, demons are real, make sure you don’t walk along a stream for too long, sometimes a witch trails me for miles, avoid wearing bright colours, and pray before entering the forest. The ancient is still very much alive along the edges.” I stumbled upon that … Continue reading The Demons at the Trailhead
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