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Tales From Antiquaria: 19th Century Folklore & Legends

Tales From Antiquaria: 19th Century Folklore & Legends

By: Eli Lewis-Lycett
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Tales From Antiquaria is a podcast dedicated to exploring the legacy of work published regarding folklore and local history during the golden age of antiquarian writing in the nineteenth century.


Curated by folklorist Eli Lewis-Lycett, each each episode presents a series of highlights from a given title in their original form; revealing a world full of witchcraft, superstition, curious local beliefs and lost traditions, as recorded first hand by collectors and enthusiasts during the 1800s.


Episodes are published every two weeks via all major podcast platforms.

© 2026 Eli Lewis-Lycett
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Episodes
  • Summer Listener Special
    Jun 23 2026

    A little while ago I mentioned that I was receiving emails with questions and comments about the show and that if I got enough, I could pull them all together and produce an episode around them. Well, this is that episode, our Summer Listener Special!

    Tales From Antiquaria is a podcast dedicated to exploring the legacy of work published regarding folklore and local history during the golden age of antiquarian writing in the nineteenth century.

    For show notes and links, visit the episodes page at thelocalmythstorian.com

    Episode written, produced and presented by Eli Lewis-Lycett. All source material taken directly from the stated publication. Main theme music by Humanoid Media. Incidental music from Restum-Anoush.

    Find Eli Lewis-Lycett Folklore and History on Facebook and Bluesky

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    19 mins
  • The Real Folklore of Cheshire - Live from The Grange School
    Jun 9 2026

    Medieval miracles, Cheshire dragons and the strange tale of a haunted farm house!

    This time we're live from The Grange School in Hartford, Cheshire with a recording of Eli's lecture for Northwich and Distrcit Heritage Society from the 21st May, 2026 - The Real Folklore of Cheshire (Decoding Cheshire's Historic Ballads).

    The stories featured in the lecture are taken from his new book, The Folklore of Cheshire's Historic Ballads, which is a folktale transposition of Ballads and Legends of Cheshire by Egerton Leigh, published in 1867.

    The Folklore of Cheshire's Historic Ballads is available via Amazon here!

    Tales From Antiquaria is a podcast dedicated to exploring the legacy of work published regarding folklore and local history during the golden age of antiquarian writing in the nineteenth century.

    For show notes and links, visit the episodes page at thelocalmythstorian.com

    Episode written, produced and presented by Eli Lewis-Lycett. All source material taken directly from the stated publication. Main theme music by Humanoid Media. Incidental music from Restum-Anoush.

    Find Eli Lewis-Lycett Folklore and History on Facebook and Bluesky

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    30 mins
  • Popular Romances of the West of England (Part Two)
    May 26 2026

    Voices from the sea, druidical sacrifice and the incredible story of the enchanter of Pengerswick! Its time for part two of Popular Romances of the West of England by Robert Hunt, published by John Camden Hotton of London in 1865.

    'On moonlight nights the air has often seemed to be full of sound, and yet the lady's voice was seldom louder than that of a warbling bird. On these occasions, men have seen thousands of spirits gliding up and down the moonbeams, and floating idly on the silvered waves, listening to, and sometimes softly echoing, the words which Lady Pengerswick sang.'

    Tales From Antiquaria is a podcast dedicated to exploring the legacy of work published regarding folklore and local history during the golden age of antiquarian writing in the nineteenth century.

    For show notes and links, visit the episodes page at thelocalmythstorian.com

    Episode written, produced and presented by Eli Lewis-Lycett. All source material taken directly from the stated publication. Main theme music by Humanoid Media. Incidental music from Restum-Anoush.

    Find Eli Lewis-Lycett Folklore and History on Facebook and Bluesky

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    16 mins
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