On todays episode we explore one of the most famous, one of the most unusual paranormal cases to ever cone out of the UK. Gef the Talking Mongoose.Appearing to the Irving family in the early 1930s, Gef or the 8th wonder of the world, as he liked to call himself, began to not only help and almost play with the Irvings especially the young daughter Voirry but to slowly terrorise the small family farm on the Isle of Man.Intriguing, beguiling and enigmatic Gef is an extraordinary tale that has stood the test of time and now we get to see exactly where it all happened! We travelled to Cashens Gap iand walk n the very footsteps of Harry Price himself in search of the great mongoose.Expect, the wyrd, the strange and the downright bizarre on this one.Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Seers & Sorcerers
On todays episode we explore the birth of Wicca and visit the enchanted lair of one of the famous seers of all Mother Shipton.In Castletown on the Isle of Man we venture to the old witches castle the original site of the Witchcraft Museum set up by Cecil Williamson.The wilds of Yorkshire are the setting and home of prophetess Mother Shipton, here we discover her life and work and see the famous petrifying waterfall where things turn to stone almost before your very eyes.Wicca, Wild adventure and Waterfalls.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welsh Magick
On todays FolkLands episode we travel deep into the Welsh countryside for Welsh Occult Conference, an annual meeting of Occultist and Alchemists, Wizards, Witches and of course seekers of the strange and unusual, hosted by practicing Alchemist and Author Gary Nottingham and event organiser Lesley Jackson, along with guests including Atlantis owner Geraldine Baskin.Expect tales of wonder and mystery, Grimoires, standing stones and a lot of getting lost in the valleys.Welcome to Wales!Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Manx Trails
On todays show we delve even deeper into the strange and unusual world of Manx folklore.First, we hunt down a fairy cave said to be inhabited by a sea witch and then onward to a famous fairy hill where time is said to standstill and people are never quite the same again. Strange animals, haunted houses, witches and wizards.Come now to where the piper plays and you mustn't drink the wine.Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Manx Tales
Welcome to Ellen Vannin, the shrouded and mysterious Isle of Man. On todays adventure we travel further than ever before, across the Irish Sea in search of Fynoderees, Bugganes and of course the Good Folk, we hear tales of famous witches whose echoes would reach around the world, fairy hills that can swallow you whole, ancient wells and saintly thieves and of course a little bit about the Bee Gees.Expect phantoms, motorbikes and the rise of a sea god.Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A journey in the hidden corners of England and its folklore with writer/actors Tim Downie and Justin Chubb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.