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Magic Beans from the Sea
Drift seeds, or sea beans, are hardy tropical seeds that float across oceans and sometimes wash up on British shores as rare treasures. For centuries, people believed they were magical gifts, using them as charms to protect against evil, ensure safe childbirth, and bring good luck. Even after science explained their origins, these seeds remained symbols of wonder, linking distant rainforests to British beaches and keeping old folklore alive.
Rob Vickery
1 hour ago8 min read


Pamela Colman Smith
Pamela Colman Smith, creator of the Rider Waite Tarot, was a visionary artist whose life spanned continents, theatre, synaesthetic paintings, and quiet years in Cornwall. Discover her remarkable story and her forgotten grave in Bude.
Rob Vickery
Jul 75 min read


Your Art. Your Rules
Explore our draft Art Commission Agreement template and explainer. Designed to help artists and clients set clear expectations about ownership, usage, and rights. Not legal advice—seek a solicitor before use. As one, we rise.
Rob Vickery
Jul 65 min read


Whispers of the Ancients
Spirit work isn’t a thrill ride, it’s sacred, slow, and often silent. Forget the gadgets. Listen deeply. Be respectful. Ask permission before entering sacred ground. Don’t offer plastic trinkets, offer presence, gratitude, and care. Protect yourself with knowledge, not novelty. This path isn’t for spectacle, it’s for those who are ready to sit, listen, and honour the unseen with patience and humility.
Rob Vickery
May 318 min read


Milva Kernow: A Cornish Bestiary
Spirit work isn’t a thrill ride, it’s sacred, slow, and often silent. Forget the gadgets. Listen deeply. Be respectful. Ask permission before entering sacred ground. Don’t offer plastic trinkets, offer presence, gratitude, and care. Protect yourself with knowledge, not novelty. This path isn’t for spectacle, it’s for those who are ready to sit, listen, and honour the unseen with patience and humility.
Rob Vickery
May 145 min read


Listening to the Unseen
Spirit work isn’t a thrill ride, it’s sacred, slow, and often silent. Forget the gadgets. Listen deeply. Be respectful. Ask permission before entering sacred ground. Don’t offer plastic trinkets, offer presence, gratitude, and care. Protect yourself with knowledge, not novelty. This path isn’t for spectacle, it’s for those who are ready to sit, listen, and honour the unseen with patience and humility.
Rob Vickery
May 123 min read


Castle Dore and the Tristan Stone
Castle Dore, near Fowey, was a Dark Age stronghold—possibly the palace of a Dumnonian king. Nearby, the Tristan Stone bears a 6th-century inscription: “Drustanus lies here, son of Cunomorus,” linking it to the legend of Tristan and King Mark. Archaeology and Arthurian lore converge here, grounding myth in Cornish soil.
Rob Vickery
May 820 min read


The Mên-an-Tol Stones
In 1754, William Borlase sketched Men-an-Tol’s stones in a triangular layout, not the straight line seen today. Modern archaeology confirms he was partly right—the stones have been moved, but the original design was likely a full stone circle from the late Neolithic or Bronze Age. The holed stone may have had ritual or healing purposes, making Men-an-Tol a rare surviving fragment of a lost ceremonial monument.
Rob Vickery
Apr 217 min read


Sacred Silence
Honouring Cornwall’s stones by capturing the journey, not the site—letting them rest while artists bring their spirit to life.
Rob Vickery
Feb 265 min read


Fogous
Cornwall’s fogous remain a mystery—were they storage, refuge, or ritual sites? Their true purpose lies buried in history and folklore.
Rob Vickery
Feb 156 min read


Whispers of the Moor
Step into the magic of Silena Moor, where William Noy vanished into the faery realm near Treverven Stone. Dare to uncover his tale?
Rob Vickery
Jan 237 min read


Cornwall’s Quoits
Cornwall's quoits are ancient Neolithic monuments tied to legends of giants, Druids, and spirits, blending history with folklore.
Rob Vickery
Jan 205 min read


The Mythical World of Piskies
Cornish piskies, or “piskies,” are symbols of the region’s mystical charm, blending myth, history, and cultural imagination.
Rob Vickery
Jan 106 min read


Why Are There So Few Dragon Legends in Cornwall?
Cornwall’s dragons are rare but mighty. From Stenvugg’s mines to St. Petroc’s mercy, they blend legend, mystery, and Cornish spirit.
Rob Vickery
Jan 84 min read


Compelling evidence that St Michael's Mount is the fabled Island of Ictis
Unveiling Ictis: Ancient Cornwall’s tin hub, likely St Michael’s Mount, connected Britain to the Mediterranean, blending trade and legend.
Rob Vickery
Jan 66 min read


The Giants of Cornwall
Cornish giants shaped the region’s folklore, landscapes, and identity, inspiring myths, landmarks, and festivals that celebrate their legacy
Rob Vickery
Jan 36 min read


Lyonesse: The Lost Land of Cornwall’s Imagination
The legend of Lyonesse, a sunken Cornish kingdom, blends folklore, history, & geological theories of ancient lands lost to rising seas.
Rob Vickery
Jan 26 min read
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