From the Crows Nest: 2019-06-28 -- Wren Danse by William Wright Exclusive!

From the Crows Nest: 2019-06-28 -- Wren Danse by William Wright Exclusive!

Author: Paul A.T. Wilson June 28, 2019 Duration: 8:49

The details are: the album will be 4 movements (one for each season), each with 2 parts. The release will be digital only.  

Each piece is from a ritual or holiday native to Hookland. Among the selections, you will hear springtime rituals like The Wren Danse, summer songs like “Stay Low, Stay Cold” for St Lazarus Eve, a haunting match for Autumns  “Parade of The Hoods,” as well as a eulogy carol in winter. 

It’s a dynamic spread, but everything feels true to the traditions of Hookland. Salt Mass was so focused on SpitStone’s traditions, so it’s nice to branch out into the county a bit further.


William Wright

Hookland


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.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 50

Tales of Wihtlore: Folklore and Stories from a sacred isle
Podcast Episodes
Giants and Other Strange Peoples of the Isle of Wight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:19
Join me as I talk about the Giants and other creatures of the Isle of the isle of with. I share four stories today: The Tréowmann Giant of Chale Geat / Gautr Orri I then take questions from the audience.
The Erdrawyrm [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:34
Deep within the chalky earth, permeated by the greasy loam that runs in veins through the land are tunnels. These tunnels travel in a haphazard way, twisting and turning, going right and left and up and down and they for…
The Wyrd and Wihtlore -- Beltaine and Mayday Part Three [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:02
The final part of the Wihtlore around Beltaine. In this part I speak about St Catherine's oratory, it's connection to the magic of the Island and read from the wonderful Legends and lays of the Wight by P.G. Stone
The Wyrd and Wihtlore -- Beltaine and Mayday Part Two [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:41
Continuing on with the Wihtlore of Beltane, I describe old accounts of practises as the Hexal Grove. I describe the Oaken Youth and the Spring Maiden and their courtship and the trials of the woods.
The Wyrd and Wihtlore -- Beltaine and Mayday Part One [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:57
This week I speak about Beltaine / Mayday and some of the Wihtlore that goes with it. Welcome to Part one. I talk about the ancient ceremonies, the old songs,, the ancient rivers and the magics of the Island
From the Crows Nest: 2019-08-15 -- The Wee Hill Folk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:48
I go walking through the hills in Scotland and find a lovely lake to sit by and talk about the Wee Hill Folk and their struggle with humanity. I share my adventure with you. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thesacred…