Welcome to another of our Superstition Saturday in-house articles. This piece was originally written under the title Ruins and Ghosts: How a Work of Gothic Fiction Created the Most Haunted Site in Britain for Superstition Sam's undergraduate degree. Hope you enjoy it! Berry Pomeroy Castle is an early 15th century property located in Gatcombe Valley … Continue reading The Power of Folklore: The ‘Ghosts’ of Berry Pomeroy Castle
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#SuperstitionSat Anniversary: Superstitions of Birthdays & Birth
Today is a special day, and a special day deserves a special blog post! The second Saturday of April marks the 2nd anniversary of our first #SuperstitionSat Session in 2020, therefore this month's in-house article will look at some superstitions about birthdays and birth - similarly to our theme on Twitter today. Birthdays are an … Continue reading #SuperstitionSat Anniversary: Superstitions of Birthdays & Birth
Magical Herbs: Superstitions of Lavender and Rosemary
As a cat, my favourite herb is catnip. But if I had to pick a second and third favourite, it would be lavender and rosemary. These herbs, common in the Mediterranean region, are known primarily for their culinary or medicinal uses - but they are also the source of many magical superstitions. French Lavender plate … Continue reading Magical Herbs: Superstitions of Lavender and Rosemary
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