Magical Britain: 650 Enchanted and Mystical Sites - From healing wells and secret shrines to giants’ strongholds and fairy glens

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This richly illustrated guide to 650 places will appeal to those who want to explore Britain's lost animist landscape of fairies, folklore, myth and paganism. Discover pre-Christian healing shrines and Norse mythology. Learn where rock, water and hill spirits come alive, and their meaning for our ancestors, and for us today. > Where to find sites associated with fairies, mermaids, dragons, giants and other mythological beings > Places featured in the stories of King Arthur, Merlin and the Celtic Saints > Creation stories, spirits in the stone and entrances to the Otherworld > Places of healing, divination and wish-making > Secret shrines, sacred sites and ancient rituals > The Goddess in the land > Norse gods and mythology

About the Author

Rob Wildwood is a folklore researcher from the North of England. He has spent over 10 years travelling Britain documenting and photographing its hidden places of magic. He is the author of four books.

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4.9 out of 5

98.46% of customers are satisfied

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent.

P.B. · 29 August 2024

Excellent reference book with fantastic photos taken by the author on visiting the sites. Informative and gives background folklore history and directions.

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best

W. · 18 July 2024

This book has everything you need to explore and discover this sacred isle. Beautifully illustrated with wonderful photos, and brief descriptions of everything you need to know.

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing

M.K.J.G. · 23 October 2023

I honestly don’t leave many reviews but I had to for this. One of the best books I have ever purchased and will keep me busy over the coming years. I’ve been to Glastonbury and Avebury many many times, Stone henge, Waylands Smithy and many others along the way but what this book does is show you lots of the little and unknown sites. Beautiful pictures too. This books is a blessing for anyone that wants to find the sacred sites for Faeries, ancestors or just to visit for the natural beauty. This book is a blessing!

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing

H. · 19 December 2023

This is quite possibly the best guide book I’ve ever purchased. It’s incredibly well written, full of facts that I didn’t know - even though I’ve visited some of these places countless times.I love it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Magical Britain

J. · 2 October 2024

Brilliant book ! Clear easy to dip in &out great and fantastic history of our special places have been to a few now want to visit many more because of this book.

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting

S. · 14 June 2023

Book itself is interesting and I look forward to visiting some of the places in the book on my travels. However, book arrived with the back cover torn, not a major issue but not what I expect when I receive a new book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and interesting

d. · 13 December 2022

Lovely book which is nicely presented. Beautiful photos, lots of information. Nice to dip into for information about places you are planning to visit.

5.0 out of 5 stars Blessed be

C.N. · 9 May 2022

I got this after hearing the author on the OBOD podcast. It is a truly fascinating trove of must-see sites especially if you are studying, or have an interest in, Britain's mystical past.

What a great resource!

L. · 8 June 2024

I am going on a trip in the fall to Wales and Cornwall and was looking for a guidebook with suggestions for less commonly known magical, mythical sites.I just received this book today and I am so impressed. It is printed with good quality paper and contains vivid beautiful photos. There is a handy key in the front letting you know the main focus of each of the sites (ie faires, portals, magic, giants etc). The book is clear, informative and organized both by interest and location. I am so impressed with this book and plan to bring it with on our trip. I already know it will be invaluable.***UPDATE: We just returned from our trip and as I suspected, this book was a great resource. We could search locally wherever we were to find locations near to us and the book allowed us to quickly alter plans to find another location if one we were interested in was too far away, bad weather etc. Also when locals vaguely mentioned a place I could cross reference it in this book to get clear directions and details about the site. Can't say enough good things about this book! Highly recommend it!

Super book for archaeology and foklore lovers

q. · 28 February 2023

My husband - the gift recipient - LOVES this book.He tells me he is really enjoying the unstuffy writing, the photos are beautiful, and the personal style of the book is really easy to read.Recommended.

Perfekter Reiseführer in vergessene Zeiten

D.F. · 6 August 2023

Großbritannien von winer anderen Seite kennenlernen, individuell, ohne public transport.

Magical

T. · 1 February 2024

Lives up to its title.

Great photos

A.C. · 9 October 2022

Love this book. Great way to take a trip to a land you want to see but can't get to at this time. It transports you through the photos and descriptions. Love the magic of the beauty of this book.

Magical Britain: 650 Enchanted and Mystical Sites - From healing wells and secret shrines to giants’ strongholds and fairy glens

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