This week, we take a trip to Bedfordshire to visit the site of the Beaumont Tree. This legendary elm supposedly grew from the staked heart of a notorious highwayman. Locals believed that the bark was a cure for the ague and malaria. But the question we want to ask is why the highwayman was staked in the first place. What drove his killer to commit such a violent act against his body? When you've listened to the episode, make sure to vote for your favourite version of the story on our website www.wyrdfolkpod.com to make sure that one of us gets crowned queen of the pod for Season 3. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Dun Cow with Willerby
This week, we want to introduce you to our favourite village in the Midlands: Willerby. This charming little village has more going on than meets the eye. There's something in the village pond, the parish council have more to contend with than parking problems, and then there are the regular visits from THE COW! Listen as parish councillor Dan tells us all about the curse of The Dun Cow!If you want to find Willerby, then you can head to their website https://www.welcometowillerby.co.uk/ or their Substack https://willerby.substack.com/ or find them on Bluesky @welcometowillerby.bsky.social ‬or on Instagram @willerbyvillage As always, you can reach us at www.wyrdfolkpod.com or via Instagram @wyrd.folkpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Ballad of Tam Lin
Often called the first Scottish folktale, the romantic story of the handsome Tam Lin and his lover Janet has captivated audiences for centuries. The original broadside ballads might disagree about some of the details, but the essentials remain the same, including Janet's heroic role in the tale. Join us this week as we look at things from both Tam and Janet's viewpoints and discuss the perennial perils of fairyland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In Search of Camelot
On this week's non-fiction episode, we pay tribute to our wonderful father, who passed away last week, by looking at the ideal of Camelot. If Camelot were real, then where is it? Which places in Britain have the best claim to be the site of Camelot? We talk through the top four contenders and examine the inspiration the concept of Camelot has provided to writers since the early medieval period. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Devil's Nutting Day
The devil waits to tempt us all on the 21st September, otherwise known as The Devil's Nutting Day. Folk legend has it that Old Nick lies in wait to tempt innocent maidens in the hazel brakes. So do remember to be alert when gathering your hazelnuts in September. This week, we have two stories about the devil and his craving for nuts. It seems only the holy mother can stop him making free with nature's bounty in September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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