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The Three Ravens Podcast

Three Ravens is an English myth and folklore podcast hosted by Eleanor Conlon and Martin Vaux.In each weekly episode, released on Mondays, we explore a historic county, digging into the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more.Across our first six series we ventured around England"s 39 historic counties twice, taking turns to tell a new version of a legend from that county - all before

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Series 1 Episode 10: Oxfordshire

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2023/05/08

In this episode of The Three Ravens Podcast, Martin and Eleanor visit Oxfordshire's 'dreaming spires.' With the episode released on St Indract's Day, they talk about St Indract's Feast, Helton's 'Furry Day' and Lemuralia, then discuss the history and folklore of Oxfordshire - from Wayland's Smithy and Black Jack's Hole to the Uffington Horse and The Devil of Barnard Gate. Then it's time for the main event: Martin's telling of "Lord Lovell's Bride."Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at

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Series 1 Episode 9: Kent

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2023/05/01

In this episode of The Three Ravens Podcast, Eleanor and Martin take a pilgrimage to Kent.With the episode released on May Day, they talk about Beltane, Walpurgis and May Day traditions, then discuss the history and folklore of Kent - from St Augustine and Hengist King of Kent to the Wantsum Worm, the Screaming Woods of Pluckley, and much more besides. Then it's time for the main event: Eleanor's telling of "The Queen of Bones."Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com

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Series 1 Episode 8: Lancashire

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2023/04/24

In this episode of The Three Ravens Podcast, Martin and Eleanor raise their crucifixes and venture to Lancashire.With the episode released on St Mark's Eve, they talk about The Devil's Harvest and traditional forms of divination, all before digging into the rich history and folklore of Lancashire - from the Winwick Pig and the Holy Hand of Bryn Hill to the Cleg Hall Boggart and the Tinker of Bowland Fells. Then it's time for the main event: Martin's telling of "The Cockerham Devil."Learn more about

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Series 1 Episode 7: Nottinghamshire

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2023/04/17

In this episode of The Three Ravens Podcast, Eleanor and Martin strap on their tights and string their bows to explore Nottinghamshire.With the episode released on Hocktide, they discuss this strange tradition of Church-sanctioned kidnapping, before venturing into the forest to chat through the history and folklore of Nottinghamshire - from the Fosse Way and the Creswell Crags to Robin Hood and the Wise Men of Gotham. Then it's time for the main event: Eleanor's telling of "The Blidworth Witch and

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Series 1 Episode 6: Hampshire

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2023/04/10

In this bumper episode of The Three Ravens Podcast, Martin and Eleanor visit historic Hampshire - site of England's old capital.With the episode released on Easter Monday, they chat about some traditional Easter celebrations and the Biddenden Maids before digging into the history and folklore of Hampshire - from the construction of Winchester Abbey and King William Rufus' death in the New Forest to the Froxfield Fairies, the Mermaid of Netley Scures, and the Wherwell Cockatrice. Then it's time for

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Series 1 Episode 5: Warwickshire

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2023/04/03

In this episode of The Three Ravens Podcast, Eleanor and Martin visit the land-locked county of Warwickshire.With the episode released on St Richard's Day, they chat about St Richard's life before discussing the history and folklore of Warwickshire - from Shakespeare and the Forest of Arden to the Battle of Edgehill, the Beast of Barford, Lady Godiva and the Rollright Stones. Then it's time for the main event: Eleanor's telling of "The Legend of Guy of Warwick."Learn more about The Three Ravens

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Series 1 Episode 4: Durham

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2023/03/27

In this episode of The Three Ravens Podcast, Martin and Eleanor explore the myths and legends of County Durham.With the episode released just after Lady Day, they discuss traditions around hiring fairs and Old New Year's Eve, then dig into the history and folklore of Durham - from the Dun Cow to St Cuthbert's role in the foundation of Durham Cathedral. Then it's time for the main event: Martin's telling of "The Sockburn Worm."Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com

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Series 1 Episode 3: Cornwall

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2023/03/20

In this episode of The Three Ravens Podcast, Eleanor and Martin visit the wild and wondrous Kingdom of Cornwall.With the episode released on Ostara, they discuss the equinox, and St Cuthbert and his deadly winds, then dig into the history and folklore of Cornwall - from the Beast of Bodmin Moor to Jan Tregeagle, Cormoran the Giant to Morgawr the fearsome sea serpent. Then it's time for the main event: Eleanor's telling of "The Mermaid of Zennor."Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at

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Series 1 Episode 2: Somerset

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2023/03/13

In the second episode of The Three Ravens Podcast, Eleanor and Martin venture to the ancient county of Somerset.With the episode released just after St Gregory's day, they talk delegating, onion planting and Ecclesiastical cookery, all before digging into the history and folklore of Somerset - from Taunton Castle to the Cheddar Man to Glastonbury and King Arthur's tomb. Then it's time for the main event: Martin's telling of "The Restless Witch of Sandhill."Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast

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Series 1 Episode 1: Sussex

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2023/03/06

In the first full episode of The Three Ravens Podcast, Eleanor and Martin explore their home county of Sussex.With the episode released on St Tibba's day, they discuss who St Tibba was, including the traditions around her, before delving into the history and folklore of 'Silly Sussex' - from the Lewes Bonfire to the Long Man of Wilmington, the Golden Calf of Trundle to the Baby-Eating Ogre of Hellingly. Then it's time for the main event: Eleanor's telling of "Cuthman of Steyning and The Devil."Learn

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Series 1 Episode 0: Introductions

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2023/03/06

On this introductory episode of the podcast, hosts Martin and Eleanor introduce themselves and explain what Three Ravens is all about. They drop some hints about the counties and stories they will be covering during the first season, which will last up until the end of May, and have a quick chat about how Shakespeare and Romantic Poetry connect to the folk tradition.Learn more about The Three Ravens at www.threeravenspodcast.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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