Tales of Wihtlore: Folklore and Stories from a sacred isle

Tales of Wihtlore: Folklore and Stories from a sacred isle

Author: Paul A.T. Wilson Language: English Episodes: 72
In Tales of Wihtlore: Folklore and Stories from a sacred isle, Paul A.T. Wilson acts as a modern-day keeper of ancient wisdom, drawing inspiration from Britain's most hallowed landscapes. This podcast is rooted in the deep magic and mythology that permeates the land, long before history was written down. Each episode feels like a journey into those other domains, realms of mist and subtle sorcery that are felt more often than they are seen. You'll hear stories passed down through generations, tales that capture the unique spirit of a sacred isle where the veil between worlds is famously thin. The narrative style is immersive and contemplative, designed to transport you directly into the heart of these legends. It’s a fiction podcast built on the very real, atmospheric folklore that defines a magical Britain. Listening becomes an act of shared meditation, uncovering the whispers and shadows that have shaped a culture’s imagination. Paul A.T. Wilson weaves these threads not as simple retellings, but as living encounters with the past. The result is a deeply atmospheric collection where every myth and legend feels personally discovered, resonating with a timeless quality that modern life often overlooks. This isn't just about stories; it's about experiencing the persistent echo of an older, enchanted world that still lingers in the landscape and in memory.
Episodes
From the Crows Nest: 2019-05-28 -- My Favourite Fairy Tales books [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:44
Today's episode I talk about my favourite fairy tales and books. I talk about: Grimm's Fairy Tales Hans Christian Anderson The Spiderwick Chronicles Discworld Wind in the Willows Tales and Legends of the Isle of Wight Al…
From the Crows Nest: 2019-05-27 -- Anything goes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:59
Today's video is more an announcement show. Links are below: William Wright Dancing Bear Books Left Field Notes Curious and Forgotten Lore Weird Walk
From the Crows Nest: 2019-05-23 -- Elvish Lore [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:55
Today I talk about the elvish and the faerie folk with particular emphasis on the Isle of Wight. I talk about a number of little bits of lore that you might find fascinating from blue bells, to hag stones and Wild Roses.…
From the Crows Nest: 2019-05-22 -- The Three Sisters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:44
Today I talk about magic and witches and what makes magic, I ask the question, what is different between magic and a miracle? I then end the video with a story about the three sisters, water spirits, fae or witches, the…
From the Crows Nest: 2019-05-21 -- Fairy Tales [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:28
Today, in honour of Fairy Tales Tuesday we will be talking about, well Fairy Tales. What makes a Fairy Tale a Fairy Tale, how is it different from an Animal Tale and Folklore? I speak about what I think Fairy Tales might…
From the Crows Nest: 2019-05-20 -- Mists and Other Worlds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:07
Welcome to the From the Crows Nest daily show. Today I talk about the mystical Swaailen, what happens when you get caught in it and the best way to anchor yourself in this world so you don't get lost int he mists of the…
Episode 5 - Four Minute Folklore: St Catherine's Oratory [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:00
St. Catherine's Oratory - Isle of Wight Year first lit: 1328Deactivated: 1547 St. Catherine's Oratory is a medieval lighthouse on St. Catherine's Down, above the southern coast of the Isle of Wight. It was built by Lord…
Episode 4 - Our Lost Ancestors: A Poem [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18
The ancestors of those that live on the Island built monuments that were supposed to stand forever. In stead we have desecrated them and their memories. Our ancestors looking forward in time, Believed respect would be et…
Episode 3 - The Three Sisters: A Poem [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:22
Darkness reigned for a thousand years, The land was drenched by people’s tears, Sorrow reigned through days of night, Pyres set alight and bright, Hear the deathly cries of woe, No summer now, just winter’s snow. A curse…