A highlight of Sidmouth Folk Festival, the Sidmouth Horse Trials take place on the first Sunday of the festival. Tradfolk Rach investigates.
Tom Goskar, a born-again guise dancer in southwest Cornwall, explores the little-known Cornish tradition that is guise dancing.
Newcomers to the world of traditional customs and rituals very quickly come face to face with beasts and hobby horses. In this article, we attempt to offer some explanation for the inexplicable.
The Salisbury Giant is a rare example of a processional giant from the late medieval period, commonly associated with midsummer celebrations.
Blackthorn Ritualistic Folk discuss their rapidly growing tribe, their connection with nature, and the launch of their Lughnasadh Folk Festival.
Meet Hannah the Witch and her fellow Giants of Hastings, as we uncover their history in the company of their custodian, Mark Duncan.
