Over the years, I have written quite a few posts on Halloween related subjects such as Halloweens of past and present (updated) Top 10 Haunted places in the U.K. the fearful Spring Heeled Jack who wrought terror in mostly distant times and the Enfield Poltergeist who terrified a particular family in modern day London. This year I… Continue reading Crows, Ravens & Halloween
Tag: Legends
When your biggest hope turns into your worst nightmare – The Legend of Prester John
Prester John was for several centuries once one of the most famous people in the world, despite not having ever existed. His non-existence however didn’t stop him having a great and possibly horrific legacy to those who believed in him in possibly the biggest example of the phrase “Be careful what you wish for”. Before… Continue reading When your biggest hope turns into your worst nightmare – The Legend of Prester John
When playing a hunch leads to The Devil
I see a lot of amazing sights when I am driving around the country or indeed walking around London and giving tours to foreign visitors through my company, Ye Olde England Tours. No matter where I go or how familiar I am with the sights, it seems there is always something new to notice… Continue reading When playing a hunch leads to The Devil
Has the birthplace of King Arthur been discovered?
In all the names of mythical and semi-mythical beings in history, there are few if any that rank more highly than that of King Arthur and his legendary knights of the Round Table. Quite why people get so worked up about someone who was for a long time largely thought to be a work of… Continue reading Has the birthplace of King Arthur been discovered?
The Return of The Loch Ness Monster
The Loch Ness Monster is one of if not the worlds most famous suspected and yet totally unscientifically proven creatures along with the Yeti in the Himalayas and its North American cousin, Big Foot. Though it has been seen for 1,500 years and in the latter years of the 20th Century, several times a year,… Continue reading The Return of The Loch Ness Monster
Stephen Liddell 