Sussex

Why does Hastings have Pirate Day but not Smugglers Day? Explore the place-based mythology that we're missing out on.

The roots of Sussex folklore go deep. Discover the giants, knuckers, witches, fairies, mermaids, and more, that live on in the folklore of southeast England.

For bookshops, book clubs & cultural events: Schedule a book talk exploring why Sussex ghost stories and folk traditions are more historically revealing, and more relevant to the modern world, than anyone gives them credit for.

What's the difference between ComicCon and a folklore festival? Some similarities hold, but there is a fundamental difference between the two: ownership.

Discover the unique dragons of Wales, Scotland, England, and Ireland.

We hit the milestone of selling 1000 copies of Sussex Roots and decided it was time for a second edition. Here's what we changed and why.

What do we lose to the global monoculture? Folklore is fun, but not just that. It's rooted in community, culture, and place, not corporations and intellectual property. We are participants, not customers.

Discover the surprising stories of fairies across the British Isles.

Discover the many variations of household spirits found across the British Isles.

Explore smuggling, Georgian England, outlaws and the law, and the particular atmosphere of the British coast in a period when the most profitable trade was the illegal kind.

Built in 1067, Hastings Castle is an iconic site in Hastings, Sussex, with a significant historical role. But what about its role in history and folklore? Discover the mysteries of this fascinating castle.

Explore Jack in the Green, rooted in Sussex folklore and history, but taking on a new and unique modern identity. A living tradition in all its leafy glory.

Discover the history and hauntings of the Mermaid Inn in Rye, Sussex.

Holy Trinity Church, Hastings, has an incredible history, but has somehow managed to avoid serious hauntings. Discover the intriguing story of this marvel of Victorian Gothic architecture.

Discover the history and legends of the Hawkhurst Gang, England's most audacious smugglers who ruled Sussex and Kent in the 18th century.

Discover the history and legends of the Cinque Ports that once guarded England's southern coast.