The Local Mythstorian Podcast

Hi listeners! I am aware that quite a few folks are still listening to The Local Mythstorian Podcast (great to see) and so I wanted to pop an episode of my Tales From Antiquaria podcast out here, with one eye on the future, and see how it goes down. Hope you enjoy!
BYGONE DERBYSHIRE
Divine intervention, low moral tones and the King of England! Welcome to Bygone Derbyshire, the 1892 work by William Andrews.
'The old judicial superstitions that the wounds of a murdered man shed forth fresh gore at the touch of the murderer, doubtless terrified many a guilty wretch into the confession of his crime'.
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.
For show notes and links, visit talesfromantiquaria.com
Episode written, produced and presented by Eli Lewis-Lycett. All source material taken directly from the stated publication. Main theme music by Humanoid Media. Incidental music from Restum-Anoush. 
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Tales From Antiquaria is Eli's new podcast series, with each episode presenting highlights from a nineteenth century regional folklore collection. 
This is episode one that was released on 21st October 2025. If you enjoy the new podcast, you can subscribe directly here!
A History of the Ancient Parish of Leek
Spectacular natural phenomena, sundials made of ice and stories of a headless horseman! John Sleigh’s 1862 collection, A History of the Ancient Parish of Leek is the subject of our maiden episode!
‘An old witch of the Frith used to transform herself into the shape of a hare, and allow Mr. Wood’s dogs to course her, for the sake of a small gratuity usually given to her husband, who would discreetly hint at her whereabouts.’
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.
For show notes and links, visit the episodes page at talesfromantiquaria.com.
Episode written, produced and presented by Eli Lewis-Lycett. All source material taken directly from the stated publication. Main theme music by Humanoid Media. Incidental music from Restum-Anoush. 
Find Eli Lewis-Lycett Folklore and History on Facebook and Bluesky

An update to inform listeners that the podcast will soon be archived to thelocalhythstorian.com and that Eli's new project - Tales From Antiquaria - is set to launch. 
Vist Tales From Antiquaria here to sign up for news.

Although the previous episode - The History of Witchcraft In Cheshire - was the official end of the podcast, the recent discovery of a recording from back in 2023, long since assumed deleted, means there is one more 'lost' episode to release: Village Horror Story - The Brutal Folklore of Civil War Bagnall.
In a peaceful, rural corner of North Staffordshire, famed for its well-dressings and idyllic atmosphere, two distinct memories of true human horror have found themselves handed down through the years in local folklore. But far from being a product of gruesome embellishment, it could well prove to be the case that these stories of massacre and revenge are completely, horrifically true.
Eli's new podcast series Tales From Antiquaria is out now on all major platforms
Mythstoric Journeys, the hardback anthology collection from Eli, is available here!

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The final episode of The Local Mythstorian Podcast is a live recording from Eli's talk at The Grange Theatre on Thursday May 22nd 2025, tracing the story of European witchcraft from its Roman origins through to the English witch-craze and into the county of Cheshire itself!
Eli's new podcast series Tales From Antiquaria is out now on all major platforms
Mythstoric Journeys, the hardback anthology collection from Eli, is available here!

Visit thelocalmythstorian.com
Find Eli Lewis-Lycett Folklore and History on Facebook and Bluesky