Step into a world where old stories find new voices. Our Folktales Then and Now podcast explores the legends, landscapes, and hidden histories of Middle England, inspired by a much-loved 1954 edition of East Midlands folklore.

In this episode, we journey into the heart of Nottinghamshire as civil war that rages across the kingdom and sees King Charles I seeks refuge in a breathtaking village dominated by a magnificent Gothic minster.

Battle-worn, proud, and trudging through the chaos with holes in his boots, the King makes an unexpected stop at a humble shoemaker's shop. But when the weary monarch steps through the door, why does the cobbler react with such shock …??

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Join us as we retell forgotten tales, visit the real places behind the pages, and uncover the magic still lingering in quiet villages, ancient woods, and winding country lanes.

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