A full detailed look at the living traditions, festivals, events and memories of events and associated sites and sights of Old England. Jeryy is an expert in the field and has written numerous articles for many years for a wide range of publications as well as running and editing Merry Meet magazine a pillar of the Folklore Society in England. Ranging across the whole country and with over 100 illustrations and photos The roots of modern Paganism are nourished by the soil of Old England whose inherently pagan past has always lain barely hidden beneath the surface. This rich heritage is constantly being mined by archaeologists and folklorists. Here we are shown some of the stranger aspects of folklore, music, tradition, myth and legend that have survived in the Sacred Landscape of England.

Songs from the Magical Tradition makes no assertions other than the fact that there is a very strong element of supernatural magic contained within a substantial part of the Britsh folk song tradition. Ancient tunes and lyrics that transcend time have a meaning and significance that has hardly been guessed at till now. Jerry shows us the history and interpretation of the lovely old music that we all share. Songs from the Magical Tradition presents an anthology of songs, along with extensive notes on their historical context, imagery, and possible origins. No firm conclusions are drawn, and the reader is left to decide for themselves how relevant the songs might be in the wider contexts of paganism and magic.

The Victorian and Edwardian age produced a selection of great postcards of Old Stone monuments and prehistoric remains in the English countryside. Here are produced for the first time the best of them from Jerry Birds classic collection which he has spent a lifetime building and now at last shares with us. For the traveller to England this will be an ideal companion for the Antiquarian explorer, Pilgrim or Druid as well as the everyday enthusiast. Every page has a full size reproduction of an original card with an essay on the subject shown and map references and description of how to find the site arranged by areas. Throughout the book, the enthusiasm for the subject and the lively commentary, shows great depth of research into local mythology and folklore. Many superstitions surround these sites, and whilst some are well known there are many out of the way and little known sites waiting to be explored.