A plethora of stories and folklore, traditions, celebrations, beliefs and tales passed down over time by families and communities.
From the sinister Black Vaughan whose story inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to write The Hound of the Baskervilles, to the Mermaid of Marden, the Dragon of Mordiford and the Kings and Queens of Mercia whose experiences of faeries changed their lives forever. We capture the lives of Kings, saints and the historic people who made a lasting impression on our wonderful county for you to enjoy and share.
Many a good ghost story has been told in Herefordshire over the centuries. Some ghosts can be identified and are […]
THE DRAGON OF MORDIFORD Mordiford village grew up around an ancient ford over the River Lugg and has the oldest […]
Our tale this week is all about secrets and lies. Reminding us that whatever happens the truth will out. Sometimes […]
Our tale this week is all about rivalry, disputes and petty greed that led to the only solicitor in the […]
Who would think that this lovely black and white building holds a very dark past? Hergest Court has held a […]
Did you know that by 1730 Herefordshire had the largest turnpike system in Britain? An act of parliament was passed […]
In our quest to bring you some folklore fun we came across the little-known legend of the ‘Mermaid of ‘Marden’. […]
Garway Hill is one of our favourite spots not just for its beautiful location but also for its Folklore. A […]
We have so many old and wonderful buildings in Herefordshire steeped in history. Many with tales of hauntings. Some of […]
Herefordshire folklore is full of interesting characters, witches, fairies, healers, performers and poisoners just to name but a few. One […]
THE APPLE TREE MAN So have you ever heard about the Apple Tree Man? In English folklore, he’s the spirit […]
As you know we love researching our folklore tales but what we have noticed is that one name keeps popping […]
Hereford is a wonderful old city, full of history and many old buildings. So it’s no wonder that there have […]
If someone had told you that Hereford had once been troubled by the living dead who brought a plague which […]
Our journey into folklore this week takes us back to 1809 to the bustling town of Leominster. Alive with gossip, […]
The tale of King Herla is one of the most fantastical medieval legends. Telling of a faerie encounter that ends […]
As we all know it costs nothing to be kind or nice to a stranger who perhaps isn’t doing so […]
As it’s Valentine’s day we thought we would bring you a tale of undying love. Love in difficult circumstances that […]
There are times when we all have moments thinking that the grass looks greener on the other side. We’re not […]
As it is Easter weekend we’ve delved into the folklore archive and found some Easter traditions that were commonly upheld […]
Our story today takes us back to the First World War. To a time of uncertainty where a terrible tragedy […]
As we delve deep into the history and folklore of Herefordshire ready to bring you a snippet or two, some […]
So for the last Folklore Friday of 2019 and in true Dickens style, it’s time for some ghosts of Christmas […]
We often wonder where some of our customs and traditions originate from. However some fade away over the centuries but […]
Everyone Loves A Good Wassail! One of the jewels in Herefordshire’s crown is cider, its origin, heritage and traditions. With […]
This week we venture into Herefordshire’s world of the supernatural, superstitions and curses. Many of which were attributed to people […]
THE HISTORY OF SIN EATERS Did you know that in the County of Hereford since the early 1600’s an old […]
This week we head way back in time, as far back as the year of our Lord 794. Our story […]
Have you ever strolled down High Town and noticed a very cute 17th century Black and White Building nearby to […]
So, when we heard about wife selling in Herefordshire we were more than a bit intrigued and had to find […]