We are the story tellers, the keepers of those ancient wisdoms that are shared through inspiration and meditation in those most sacred of places. Britain has always been considered a magical place, steeped in history and mythology that goes back to before written records were kept. This country has always been known for its link to those other domains that are shrouded in mist and sorcery, never easily found but always felt and known about. The Isle of Wight is the home of the ancient gods, ...
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We are the story tellers, the keepers of those ancient wisdoms that are shared through inspiration and meditation in those most sacred of places. Britain has always been considered a magical place, steeped in history and mythology that goes back to before written records were kept. This country has always been known for its link to those other domains that are shrouded in mist and sorcery, never easily found but always felt and known about. The Isle of Wight is the home of the ancient gods, ...
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“…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 Yahweh, let us look at his place amongst the pantheon of gods. Along the way we will meet his brothers and his wife! We’ll explore the myriad of heavenly host who were o…
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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 cures through the centuries. Poisons have been a mainstay of humanity, from their use in outright murder to accidental death. We will look at ancient and medieval poisons, their success…
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Ghost Tales from the Isle of Wight
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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 has been said "You cannot go around a corner without meeting a ghost" The Spectre of St Mildred's The Hangman's Tree at Shalfleet The Gatten Horse Bloodstone Copses…
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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 back the blind, or looking in the street, Them that ask no questions isn't told a lie. Watch the wall my darling while the Gentlemen go by. Five and twenty ponies, Trotting through the da…
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Lammas: Storytelling of the Harvest -- redux
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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 harvest and the deep magics that bring forth the bounty. Let us all bring in the Hooam Haavest, we will sing the songs and spell bind with the ancient stories.…
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Esoterica: Symbols and Magic of the Island
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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 filtered through from pre-christian and right on to today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescaredisle/message…
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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 book, Francis Young explores the role of occult traditions in the history of the island of Great Britain: Merlin's realm. He argues that while the great ma…
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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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescaredisle/message
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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 rivals. Like whisps of smoke sailing into the night, The brother of the sister floats forever on, He brings that waking dream, Nobleman of the Wist, And known to ethereal…
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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 Scrooge: Oliver Fry Delightful Boy: Freddie Holme Driver: Paul A.T. Wilson Fred: Philip Barker Bob Cratchit: Richard Heaven Tiny Tim: George Wilson Music: David Pudney Sound Design: Paul A…
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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: Laura Holme Caroline’s Husband: Jai Brewer Scrooge: Oliver Fry Bob Cratchit: Richard Heaven Narrator: Paul A.T. Wilson Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Himself Music: David Pudney Sound D…
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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. Wilson Scrooge: Oliver Fry Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Himself Man one: Simon Bucher-Jones Man Two: Jai Brewer Charwoman: Marilyn Bersey Old Joe: Paul A.T. Wilson Narrator: Paul A.T. Wilson Music: Da…
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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: Philip Barker Fred’s Wife: Laura Holme Ghost of Christmas Present: Andrew Butcher Scrooge: Oliver Fry Narrator: Paul A.T. Wilson Music: David Pudney Sound Design: Paul A.T. Wilson C…
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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: Emma Turner Belinda Cratchit: Naeve Hunter Martha Cratchit: Laura Holme Bob Cratchit: Richard Heaven Tiny Tim: George Wilson Music: David Pudney Sound Design: Paul A.T. Wilson …
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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 Scrooge: Oliver Fry Ghost of Christmas Past: Jack Brading Belle: Emma Turner Belle’s Husband: Paul A.T. Wilson Music: David Pudney Sound Design: Paul A.T. Wilson Copyright 2021, This produ…
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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 Scrooge: Oliver Fry Ghost of Christmas Past: Jake Brading Fan: Naeve Hunter Fezziwig: Paul A.T. Wilson Music: David Pudney Sound Design: Paul A.T. Wilson Copyright 2021, This production is published under th…
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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 Jacob Marley: Simon Butcher-Jones PRODUCTION: Music David Pudney Sound Design: Paul A.T. Wilson Director/Producer: Paul A.T. Wilson Quite satisfied, he closed his door, and locked himself in; double…
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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: Oliver Fry Gentleman One: Jai Brewer Gentleman Two: Paul A.T. Wilson Bob Cratchit: Richard Heaven PRODUCTION: Music David Pudney Sound Design: Paul A.T. Wilson Director/Producer: Paul A.T. …
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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 of Wight. Written, Directed, Produced and Performed by Paul A.T. Wilson Music by David Pudney --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p…
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The Gods and Goddesses of the Jutes
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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 the Gods and Goddess of the Jutes; these are the stories that are told through the wind as it whispers to us. Let's all walk to crooked path together and meet the …
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Giants and Other Strange Peoples of the Isle of Wight
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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 Geat / Gautr Orri I then take questions from the audience. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescaredisle/message
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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 and up and down and they form a labyrinth that was said would drive any creature, magical or no, mad. These are the tunnels of the Erdrawyrm, the great serpen…
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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 well as the following stories: The Preface of the Book Who is Abraham Elder? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescaredisl…
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Continuing to read from the wonder Legends and Lays of the Isle of Wight by master story teller P.G. Stone --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescaredisle/message
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Continuing to read from the wonder Legends and Lays of the Isle of Wight by master story teller P.G. Stone --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescaredisle/message
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In this episode I read form the wonder Legends and Lays of the Isle of Wight by master story teller P.G. Stone --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescaredisle/message
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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 Wight by P.G. Stone --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescaredisle/message…
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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 woods. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescaredisle/message
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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 the magics of the Island --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescaredisle/message
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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. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thesacredisle/chine-magazine-the-uncommon-unconventional-and-exceptional?ref=user_menu --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spot…
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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. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thesacredisle/chine-magazine-the-uncommon-unconventional-and-exceptional These are the Nine Sacred Herbs of the Anglo-Saxons. In this I re…
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Through the Hedgerow: A Pale Harvest by William Wright
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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 to William. To buy this wonderful album: https://gezelligrecords.bandcamp.com/album/pale-harvest-ritual-dances-of-hookland-county Follow William on Twitter…
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An important announcement by E. Hartnell, editor of Chine Magazine. Be part of history and tune in to the wireless communique. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescaredisle/message
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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 also talk a little about Tree Lore of the Church Yard. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescaredisle/message…
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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 Gods, where they are and how they got here. Lastly, what happens if you die at sea? Also, don't forget, if you want to get your chance to win of a copy of M…
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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/feedback and you go into the draw. Though you have to actually be a subscriber to be entered as well. If you don't then you will miss the announcement. Also, big thanks to Maria for…
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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 competition. https://twitter.com/mdg219 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescaredisle/message…
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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 think some apply else where. It could be that the words have a slightly different meaning here, but who knows right? --- Send in a voice message: https://po…
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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 ghosts and spirits and story telling along the way. We even go past the grave of King Arwald --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po…
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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 the Moon Gazing Hare and its significance. As well as the sacred hares of the Isle of Wight. There is magic in those animals. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotif…
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I am talking about the Sea Crone, her tribute and who she is. I hope you enjoy the chaos of today's show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescaredisle/message
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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 discovered by archaeologists in both Britain and Egypt. Commonly, they are found in Northern Germany at the coasts of the North and Baltic Seas. I talk about Divina…
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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. Among the selections, you will hear springtime rituals like The Wren Danse, summer songs like “Stay Low, Stay Cold” for St Lazarus Eve, a haunting match for Autumns “Pa…
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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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescaredisle/message
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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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescaredisle/message
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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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescaredisle/message
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From the Crows Nest: 2019-06-24 -- St Johns Day on the Isle of Wight, poetry and scary experiences
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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 Wolverton as well as the building of the church at Yaverland. I also talk about my experiences at the Uncountable Stones in Kent. --- Send in a voice message: h…
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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 read out two stories today form my followers on twitter: https://twitter.com/folkloreandleg https://twitter.com/Spiritinmyshad1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify…
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From the Crows Nest: 2019-06-20 -- The Half-Lands, lost towns and villages of the Isle of Wight
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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: Wolverton, Feancheville, Blackgang, Knighton and many more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescaredisle/message…
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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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescaredisle/message
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