By Roland 'Roly' Keates Derbyshire 10th July 2026 For two days I travelled through Latvia searching not simply for castles, churches, or old towns, but for something quieter and older still, something rooted deep within the forests, songs, and memory of the land itself. The journey began unexpectedly after a member of a Latvian pagan community discovered my Custodians of the Woodland video blogs on YouTube and invited me to experience Latvia through the eyes of those who still feel connected...

By Frank E Earp Nottingham 22nd June 2026 The folklore of Britain is full of stories of the Devil, like some petulant child, throwing stones. His intended target is usually a Christian edifice. In most cases, these satanic missiles miss their target and land - with varying degrees of accuracy - harmlessly in the landscape. Here, they remain, proudly shown by generations of locals as evidence of victory over the Devil. Reasons for the Devil’s attack vary, but most common are his indignation at...

By Roland “Roly” Keates Derbyshire 6th February 2026 Winchester Cathedral is one of those rare places where time doesn’t simply pass; it pools. Light doesn’t just fall here; it lingers. It drifts through the vast perpendicular nave as though it has learned the building’s own grammar: long, measured, and precise. You walk in from the bustle of the High Street, the modern chatter and footsteps fading behind you, and everything slows. The echo softens, the air cools, and a hush gathers under...