Magical Places of Britain
Author | : Rob Wildwood |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 140 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Fairies |
ISBN | : 9780957543300 |
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Author | : Rob Wildwood |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 140 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Fairies |
ISBN | : 9780957543300 |
Author | : Rob Wildwood |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 40 |
Release | : 2012-08-12 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781478363743 |
In "The Magical Places of England" Rob Wildwood explores sacred sites, holy wells, enchanted forests, hidden caves, mysterious mountains & gateways to the realm of faerie. Using stunning full page photographs and snippets of folklore he brings these hidden and largely forgotten places back to life, and using simple directions that enable the reader to follow in his footsteps.
Author | : Philip Carr-Gomm |
Publisher | : Abrams |
Total Pages | : 550 |
Release | : 2010-10-14 |
Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | : 1590207602 |
A guide to England’s rich history of magical lore and practice “for readers of works like Harry Potter who have grown up a bit into wanting to know more” (The Hermetic Library). Through experiments to try and places to visit, as well as a historical exploration of magic and interviews with leading magicians, The Book of English Magic will introduce you to the extraordinary world that lies beneath the surface. Magic runs through the veins of English history, part of daily life from the earliest Arthurian legends to Aleister Crowley to the novels of Tolkien and Philip Pullman, and from the Druids to Freemasonry and beyond. Richly illustrated and deeply knowledgeable, this book is an invaluable source for anyone curious about magic and wizardry, or for sophisticated practitioners seeking to expand their knowledge. “Playful and serious, respectful and amused . . . this will remain the standard work for years to come.” —The Sunday Telegraph “A magical mystery tour.” —The Times “Fabulous.” —Daily Express “Lucid and wonderfully easy to read . . . While it is indeed a perfect book for the ‘intelligent novice’ it’s far more than that—it’s a serious, in-depth survey of a massive topic.” —WitchVox “An accessible and immensely readable book . . . A fascinating insight into a hidden world.” —Booksquawk
Author | : Rob Wildwood |
Publisher | : John Hunt Publishing |
Total Pages | : 148 |
Release | : 2018-01-26 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1785356577 |
Focusing on the origins of Western culture and belief systems, from ancient agriculture to modern industry, from primitive religion to monotheism, Primal Awareness explains how we became separated from nature and how, throughout history, these belief systems and social models have imposed a life of servitude and hardship upon millions of people. It also illustrates how modern technology and the modern scientific world view are currently causing the destruction of our natural environment. How can we overcome this separation, and reconnect with nature and spirit once again?
Author | : Michael Worth Davison |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Great Britain |
ISBN | : 9780276441769 |
Discover Britain as you've never known it before with this book. Reader's Digest and a team of experienced travel writers have specially chosen the 1000 most amazing places in Britain to feature in this book.
Author | : Michael Hunter |
Publisher | : Yale University Press |
Total Pages | : 265 |
Release | : 2020-01-07 |
Genre | : Enlightenment |
ISBN | : 0300243588 |
A new history that overturns the received wisdom that science displaced magic in Enlightenment Britain--named a Best Book of 2020 by the Financial Times In early modern Britain, belief in prophecies, omens, ghosts, apparitions and fairies was commonplace. Among both educated and ordinary people the absolute existence of a spiritual world was taken for granted. Yet in the eighteenth century such certainties were swept away. Credit for this great change is usually given to science - and in particular to the scientists of the Royal Society. But is this justified? Michael Hunter argues that those pioneering the change in attitude were not scientists but freethinkers. While some scientists defended the reality of supernatural phenomena, these sceptical humanists drew on ancient authors to mount a critique both of orthodox religion and, by extension, of magic and other forms of superstition. Even if the religious heterodoxy of such men tarnished their reputation and postponed the general acceptance of anti-magical views, slowly change did come about. When it did, this owed less to the testing of magic than to the growth of confidence in a stable world in which magic no longer had a place.
Author | : Guy Hayward |
Publisher | : Heartwood Publishing |
Total Pages | : 1671 |
Release | : 2020-08-06 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0954476794 |
Britain’s Pilgrim Places captures the spirit of 2,000 years of history, heritage and wonder. It is the complete guide to every spiritual treasure, including 500 enchanting holy places throughout England, Wales and Scotland and covers all major pilgrimage routes.
Author | : Michael Worth Davison |
Publisher | : Reader's Digest Association |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Great Britain |
ISBN | : 9781780200668 |
"Explores the 1,000 most unusual, beautiful and captivating spots in Britain. This three-in-one guide, gazetteer and armchair reference book covers topics ranging from castles, cathedrals and natural wonders to bell foundries, coal mines and even an umbrella shop. It also includes 10 large regional maps to make trip planning easy"--Publisher's description.
Author | : Nick Mayhew-Smith |
Publisher | : Lifestyle Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2011-05-27 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 9780954476748 |
Britain's vast spiritual heritage will enchant anyone with a sense of the sacred. Celtic healing pools, ancient shrines, exotic saints, spectacular artworks, soaring cathedrals, mystical islands and humble rustic churches bring 2,000 years of belief vividly to life.
Author | : Thomas Waters |
Publisher | : Yale University Press |
Total Pages | : 375 |
Release | : 2019-10-07 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0300249454 |
The definitive history of how witchcraft and black magic have survived, through the modern era and into the present dayCursed Britain unveils the enduring power of witchcraft, curses and black magic in modern times. Few topics are so secretive or controversial. Yet, whether in the 1800s or the early 2000s, when disasters struck or personal misfortunes mounted, many Britons found themselves believing in things they had previously dismissed – dark supernatural forces.Historian Thomas Waters here explores the lives of cursed or bewitched people, along with the witches and witch-busters who helped and harmed them. Waters takes us on a fascinating journey from Scottish islands to the folklore-rich West Country, from the immense territories of the British Empire to metropolitan London. We learn why magic caters to deep-seated human needs but see how it can also be abused, and discover how witchcraft survives by evolving and changing. Along the way, we examine an array of remarkable beliefs and rituals, from traditional folk magic to diverse spiritualities originating in Africa and Asia.This is a tale of cynical quacks and sincere magical healers, depressed people and furious vigilantes, innocent victims and rogues who claimed to possess evil abilities. Their spellbinding stories raise important questions about the state’s role in regulating radical spiritualities, the fragility of secularism and the true nature of magic.