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Sir Richard Owen and a gruesome tale

Posted on May 24, 2016 by LancashireFolk

Sir Richard Owen Whilst this story has only a tenuous link to folklore proper, it is one which has haunted me since I first discovered it some years ago. And so I offer it here – make of it what … Continue reading →

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Mystery initials on a porch at St Peter’s Church, Heysham

Posted on May 3, 2014 by LancashireFolk

On the latest of my frequent trips to Heysham, I discovered something – or several somethings – I’d never seen before. I’d driven there in the hope of catching an interesting sunset, as I’d judged that the sun might show … Continue reading →

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