Podcasts by Tales of Wihtlore: Folklore and Stories from a sacred isle

Gods and Goddesses of the Bible -- Did God have a wife (Asherah)? from 2022-11-23T11:50:30

“…for you shall worship no other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God”, is what he said, he did not say he was the only god.  

Let us travel back and re-examine...

Poisons and Poultices from 2022-11-14T12:54:26

NB: I am not an expert and this is way way outside my wheelhouse, so there are probably lots of mistakes.

Join me as we explore the shady world of poisons and their cur...

Ghost Tales from the Isle of Wight from 2022-11-06T16:26:54

Join me for an evening of Ghost Tales from the Island; ones that you may have never heard before.

We will take an aural trip around the most haunted place in the United Kingdom where it h...

Ghost ships, smugglers and monsters of the sea from 2022-08-26T15:02:35

This month I talk about Ghost shops, smuggler and monsters of the seas. 

We cover the following:  

If you wake at midnight, and hear a horse's feet,
Don't go drawing ...

Lammas: Storytelling of the Harvest -- redux from 2022-08-05T09:36:43

As we move into the Month of the Long Grass and the days grow shorter, it's time to tell the stories of the old gods, spirits and of times long past. These are the stories that celebrate the har...

Esoterica: Symbols and Magic of the Island from 2022-06-09T13:27:19

This week we will be talking about the Magic and Symbols of the Island. We will delve into what magic is and how it relates to this place. We will look at how magic relates to belief and how it ...

Magic in Merlin's Realm with Dr Francis Young from 2022-04-30T08:00:30

Belief in magic was, until relatively recent times, widespread in Britain; yet the impact of such belief on determinative political events has frequently been overlooked. In his wide-ranging new...

The last pagan king in Britain, Arwald. from 2022-04-28T13:41:31

Join me as we explore the final days of the last pagan king in Britain. Arwald was also the last king of the Isle of Wight.

The Clacuwist -- The Battle of the Wist from 2022-01-31T16:12:04

Born of fire, these fatherless fraternal two of Niht
From the day they first breathed this darkened air
Conflict was their nature as it was built
betwixt their bones; siblings and ri...

A Christmas Carol, Stave Five, The End of It from 2021-12-22T10:00

A Christmas Carol, By Charles Dickens.

Stave Five, The End of It

A Christmas Carol, Adapted, Directed and Produced by Paul A.T. Wilson

Narrator: Paul A.T. Wilson
Scroo...

A Christmas Carol, Stave Four, The last of the Sprits, Part Two from 2021-12-21T10:00

A Christmas Carol, By Charles Dickens.

Stave Four, The last of the  Sprits, Part Two

A Christmas Carol, Adapted, Directed and Produced by Paul A.T. Wilson

Caroline: ...

A Christmas Carol, Stave Four, The last of the Sprits, Part One from 2021-12-20T09:00

A Christmas Carol, By Charles Dickens.  

Stave Four, The last of the  Sprits, Part One   

A Christmas Carol, Adapted, Directed and Produced by Paul A.T. Wilso...

A Christmas Carol, Stave Three, The Second of the Three Sprits, Part Two from 2021-12-19T19:07:38

A Christmas Carol, By Charles Dickens.

Stave Three, The Second of the Three Sprits, Part Two

A Christmas Carol, Adapted, Directed and Produced by Paul A.T. Wilson

Fred: P...

A Christmas Carol, Stave Three, The Second of the Three Sprits, Part One from 2021-12-18T14:30:10

A Christmas Carol, Adapted, Directed and Produced by Paul A.T. Wilson

Narrator: Paul A.T. Wilson
Scrooge: Oliver Fry
Ghost of Christmas Present: Andrew Butcher
Mrs Cratchit: E...

A Christmas Carol, Stave Two: The First of the Spirits, Part Two from 2021-12-17T13:14:59

A Christmas Carol, By Charles Dickens.

Stave Two, The First of the Sprits, Part Two

Adapted, Directed and Produced by Paul A.T. Wilson

Narrator: Paul A.T. Wilson
Scroo...

A Christmas Carol, Stave Two: The First of the Spirits, Part One from 2021-12-16T18:51:53

A Christmas Carol, Stave Two: The First of the Spirits, Part One

Adapted, Directed and Produced by Paul A.T. Wilson

Narrator: Paul A.T. Wilson Listen

A Christmas Carol - Stave One, Episode Two from 2021-12-07T21:03:26

Full cast audio drama of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Adapted for audio by Paul A.T. Wilson

CAST: 

Narrator: Paul A.T. Wilson
Scrooge: Oliver Fry Listen

A Christmas Carol Stave One, Part One from 2021-12-02T22:14:16

Full cast audio drama of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Adapted for audio by Paul A.T. Wilson

CAST:

Narrator: Paul A.T. Wilson

Fred: Philip Barker

Scrooge...

Sin Eater and Soul Stealer from 2021-12-02T15:38

A Yuletide story for all, but not one that you maybe expecting. This is the story of the Sin Eater and the Soul Stealer and a chance encounter with these strange creatures in Newport on the Isle...

The Gods and Goddesses of the Jutes from 2021-06-25T20:43:53

hrough the mists of time the old Gods still call to us and although their voices may sometimes be quiet we can hear them if with listen carefully enough.

Join me as I tell the stories of ...

Giants and Other Strange Peoples of the Isle of Wight from 2021-05-31T13:36:19

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 
...
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The Erdrawyrm from 2021-01-18T20:46:28

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 an...

Sacred Isle Podcast: 49 -- Tales and Legends of the Isle of Wight Part One from 2020-06-04T09:37:34

Welcome to the Tales and Legends of the Isle of Wight by Abraham Elder. In this Episode we start reading his book and we discuss the mysteries that surround the authorship of the book as well we...

Sacred Isle Podcast: 48 -- Legends and Lays of the Isle of Wight from 2020-06-04T08:46:47

Continuing to  read from the wonder Legends and Lays of the Isle of Wight by master story teller P.G. Stone

Sacred Isle Podcast: 47 -- Legends and Lays of the Isle of Wight from 2020-06-04T08:44:34

Continuing to  read from the wonder Legends and Lays of the Isle of Wight by master story teller P.G. Stone

Sacred Isle Podcast: 46 -- Legends and Lays of the Isle of Wight from 2020-05-21T14:34:57

In this episode I read form the wonder Legends and Lays of the Isle of Wight by master story teller P.G. Stone

The Wyrd and Wihtlore -- Beltaine and Mayday Part Three from 2020-05-07T15:39:10

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 ...

The Wyrd and Wihtlore -- Beltaine and Mayday Part Two from 2020-05-07T12:23:42

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 wo...

The Wyrd and Wihtlore -- Beltaine and Mayday Part One from 2020-05-07T10:50:21

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 th...

From the Crows Nest: 2019-08-15 -- The Wee Hill Folk from 2019-08-15T14:00

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.

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From the Crows Nest: 2019-08-08 -- Nine Sacred Herbs from 2019-08-08T15:57:29

I venture into the haunted Morey's Copes on the Isle of Wight to take some time out to visit the Nine Sacred Herbs.

Also, please check out my Kickstarter for my new Magazine. 

Through the Hedgerow: A Pale Harvest by William Wright from 2019-08-03T08:38:29

Today I speak with William Wright about is fantastic new Album, A Pale Harvest. We go thought track by track and talk about what they meant to be, the stories they tell as well as what they mean...

Chine Magazine: Editor's Announcement from 2019-08-02T19:09:31

An important announcement by E. Hartnell, editor of Chine Magazine. Be part of history and tune in to the wireless communique.

From the Crows Nest: 2019-08-01 -- Lammastide and Tree Lore from Mottistone from 2019-08-01T19:00

Today I am in Mottistone and visiting the church there. I am talking about the Lammas Tide and how the cunning folk of the Isle of Wight would determine Lammas Day. 

I al...

From the Crows Nest: 2019-07-18 -- Pinnacle of Ur, The Giant Orri, the Old Gods and Ghosts from 2019-07-18T09:00

Today I talk about various topics to do with the Isle of Wight. I talk about the Giant Orri, how he created the Pinnacle of Ur and what happened when he was betrayed. I also speak about the Old ...

From the Crows Nest: 2019-07-17 -- Feedback, A Gift in the Post and Competitions from 2019-07-17T11:03:12

Hi All, 

Today I read out some feedback, open a gift sent in by a listener and also announce this month's competition. Really easy to enter: Subscribe or leave a comment/...

From the Crows Nest: 2019-07-12 -- A strange encounter and Channel Announcement from 2019-07-12T14:35:22

Today I am making a few announcements about the channel and the whole Sacred Isle project. Also, I share a story by our good friend Dawn about a ghost encounter. Also, I announce our monthly com...

From the Crows Nest: 2019-07-11 -- Weather Terms & Folklore from the Isle of Wight from 2019-07-11T16:07:03

Back after a few days off, trying to regain my strength etc. Today I am talking about the old terms for the weather and some fun folklore that goes with it. All from the Isle of Wight, though I ...

From the Crows Nest: 2019-07-08 -- Weekend adventures between the veil from 2019-07-08T16:12:53

This episode I speak about the Swaailen and show a video of it coming in. I talk about our walk through the Five Barrows of the island and our adventure into the and up against the veil. Lots of...

From the Crows Nest: 2019-07-04 -- Hares and their magical Isle of Wight life from 2019-07-04T12:59:16

Today I talk about hares and their history on the Island. It is a very quick over-view and it is something that is becoming more and more fascinating to me. 

I talk about...

From The Crows Nest: 2019-07-02: Who is the Sea Crone? from 2019-07-02T17:09:09

I am talking about the Sea Crone, her tribute and who she is. 

I hope you enjoy the chaos of today's show

From the Crows Nest: 2019-07-01: Hag Stones, Divination, Protection and Second Sight from 2019-07-01T14:59:32

Today I talk about Hag Stones or as we call them on the Island, Crone Stones; they are a type of stone, usually glassy, with a naturally occurring hole through it. Such stones have been discover...

From the Crows Nest: 2019-06-28 -- Wren Danse by William Wright Exclusive! from 2019-06-28T10:20:07

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...

From the Crows Nest: 2019-06-27 -- Angels, The Planets, Heaven and Hell from 2019-06-27T15:28:08

Today I talk about angels and their planetary associations, I speak about the different types of angels and what they do. I even speak about the not so nice angels, including the fallen ones. Listen

From the Crows Nest: 2019-06-26 -- How I write and where it comes from from 2019-06-26T13:01:04

I try to explain how I write, what the process is and how I put stories together. I think in the end I end up with an instruction on how not to write. All in the name of National Writing Day.&nb...

From the Crows Nest: 2019-06-25 -- Elves, Puck, Goblins and Faeries from 2019-06-25T14:31:30

Today I talk about the differences between Elves, Puck, Goblins and Faeries. I look at the different words used for them and how thee have change over the centuries.

From the Crows Nest: 2019-06-24 -- St Johns Day on the Isle of Wight, poetry and scary experiences from 2019-06-24T11:00

It's Monday and today I am talking about about St John's Day or the Feast of St John. I am talking about how it is remembered and how it is intimately linked with the loss of the village of Wolv...

From the Crows Nest: 2019-06-21 -- Happy Summer and Winter Solstice (It's story day today) from 2019-06-21T11:00

Have a wonder Solstice, either winter or summer -- today I walk a little about the Long Stone or as it used to be called, the Motere Stan -- The Speaker Stone. 

I also re...

From the Crows Nest: 2019-06-20 -- The Half-Lands, lost towns and villages of the Isle of Wight from 2019-06-20T11:00

Today I talk about the half-lands, those places that are half in this world and the other. These are the mysterious, lost collages and Towns is the Isle of Wight. 

Including: Wolvert...

From the Crows Nest: 2019-06-19 -- St Helens, Isle of Wight and the Mysteries of the Stones from 2019-06-19T10:00

Today I talk about St Helen’s a bit of its history and the strange affinity with holy stones and water. Something worth investigating I think.

From the Crows Nest: 2019-06-18 -- Water-Babies, Water Spirits and Understories from 2019-06-18T10:00

Today I talk about the Water-Babies and how they may have been influenced by the stories of water spirits here on the Isle of Wight.

I also talk about "understories" by Whalebone and Jean...

From the Crows Nest: 2019-06-17 -- Nightmare of A Land Called Savage from 2019-06-17T10:00

Today I am talking about dreams, more specifically nightmares that I have. These nightmares are of a place called "The Land Called Savage" and it is inhabited by vicious and horrible creatures. ...

From the Crows Nest: 2019-06-14 -- Strange Encounters by Followers from 2019-06-14T10:00

Today I am reading strange encounters by my followers, one is set here on the Isle of Wight, in Ryde. I hope you enjoy them and please check out these guys and follow them on twitter.

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From the Crows Nest: 2019-06-13 -- The Three Sisters & Child of the Autumn Rains from 2019-06-13T10:00

Today I am talking about two Isle of Wight stories:

First is of the Three Sisters and how they battled an evil wizard to ensure the safety of the three ancient treasures of the Island.&nb...

From the Crows Nest: 2019-06-12 -- The struggle for the soul of the Isle of Wight from 2019-06-12T10:00

Today I talk about the faith and spirituality of the Isle of Wight, I found that this topic is so large I will have to revisit it in a second part. 

I talk about paganism, Romans, Ju...

From the Crows Nest: 2019-06-11 -- Puckaster, Puck House, Puckpool and Goblins of the Isle of Wight from 2019-06-11T10:00

Today I am talking about the Goblins of the Isle of Wight and recount the curious tale of Puckaster Cove. I also talk about the supposed Copes where it is said that another Goblin resides. I am ...

From the Crows Nest: 2019-06-10 -- What's been going on? from 2019-06-10T10:00

Today I talk about why I've been away and what has been going on. I talk about my illness (psoriasis and arthritis) and how the medication I was on caused me to get very sick and ended up in hos...

Through the Hedgerow: Yetis and Fossils with Dr Holly Walters from 2019-05-30T10:00

In this episode of Through the Hedgerow we speak with Dr Holly Walters an anthropologist/archaeologist  who has spent time in the Himalayas and studies Shaligrams. We talk about their spiri...

From the Crows Nest: 2019-05-30 -- Strangers in a Strange Land, oddities from the Isle of Wight from 2019-05-30T10:00

Another From the Crows Nest daily podcast, and today I talk about the strange people that came to the Isle of Wight. The accounts are from the old people and the traditional oral storytelling.&n...

From the Crows Nest: 2019-05-29 -- Witches, Cunning Folk and Healers centred on the Isle of Wight from 2019-05-29T10:00

Today I talk bout witches, the Cunning Folk and healers of the Isle of Wight, I talk about the history of magic and the history of faith on our little island. From Paganism through to Catholicis...

From the Crows Nest: 2019-05-28 -- My Favourite Fairy Tales books from 2019-05-28T09:00

Today's episode I talk about my favourite fairy tales and books. 

I talk about:

Grimm's Fairy Tales 

From the Crows Nest: 2019-05-27 -- Anything goes from 2019-05-27T09:00

Today's video is more an announcement show. Links are below:

William Wright

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From the Crows Nest: 2019-05-24 -- What is reality? Time and Dimensional Slips from 2019-05-24T09:00

Today I talk about what is reality and what is truth vs fact? I share some stories about time slips and the nature of what that might mean. I would love to hear from you and tell me what you thi...

From the Crows Nest: 2019-05-23 -- Elvish Lore from 2019-05-23T09:00

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 ...

From the Crows Nest: 2019-05-22 -- The Three Sisters from 2019-05-22T17:00

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 spi...

From the Crows Nest: 2019-05-21 -- Fairy Tales from 2019-05-21T17:00

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...

From the Crows Nest: 2019-05-20 -- Mists and Other Worlds from 2019-05-20T16:00

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...

Episode 5 - Four Minute Folklore: St Catherine's Oratory from 2018-07-02T11:04:22

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 Wig...

Episode 4 - Our Lost Ancestors: A Poem from 2018-06-04T13:47:45

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, Belie...

Episode 3 - The Three Sisters: A Poem from 2018-05-11T12:54

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...

Episode 2 - The Girl, The House and Gumblebump from 2018-05-11T12:50

Many of you have probably heard of the Brownies and I am not talking about the delicious chocolate treats. I am talking about the helpful spirits who frequent your home: the little creatures who, w...

Episode 1 - The First Dragon from 2018-05-04T16:28

The First Dragon tells the story of the first of their kind, the Mother Dragon and how she brought unity to our Sacred Isle. In the time of the three islands, before this Sacred Isle became one, al...