There has been a bit of a slump on the blog currently and posting here as I am working hard on my book, in hope I can finish it soon. I've loved the research process so much, so I can't wait to share the Devilish stories with you!

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The darkness of the solstice provides the backdrop to 'The Best of Men'. Why not celebrate by immersing yourself in the Devil's county and participating in the most important event in Shropshire's calendar! What are you willing to pledge?

https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/episodes/12499890

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The Best of Men : An Audio Drama : Part One - Alternative Stories and Fake Realities

When Marc Hughes, the larger-than-life presenter of the TV show Paranormal Takedown, receives a series of increasingly desperate voice mail messages from his childhood friend Jack claiming that a great evil is loose in Shropshire, he is sceptical....

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Owd Scratch is the lord of winter. His association with this season is found throughout Shropshire's folklore, including the story of the Devil's Talon. You can read all about this below...

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2023/12/the-devils-talon.html?m=1

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The Devil’s Talon

As you are probably aware by now, I am rather fond of stories about Satan. Littered across Shropshire folklore are tales of the devil’s pr...

⚠️ New Post ⚠️

I've have completely rewritten my article about The Devil's time in Shropshire to reflect my new research. You can read all about Owd Scratch and why Shropshire really is his county by following the link below-

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2021/05/the-devil-in-shropshire.html

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The Devil in Shropshire

We are told that the storm which hit Shrewsbury in January 1553 was biblical. The rain lashed down and thunder ripped through the sky. The f...