Eli Lewis-Lycett is an independent folklorist and history writer from Cheshire, England.
Described by the BBC as ‘one of the definitive voices on Cheshire and Staffordshire folklore’, Eli has become recognised as a leading interpreter of local tradition, with a particular focus on the historical provenance of local folklore.
His work is featured as part of the Potteries Museum exhibition, Staffordshire Folklore: Stories, Beliefs and Legends from the Landscape, running from October 2026 to May 2027.
He is the resident folklore columnist for Cheshire Life magazine, creator and presenter of the Tales From Antiquaria podcast, and a regular lecturer at heritage venues across the region. His published titles include Mythstoric Journeys and The Folklore of Cheshire’s Historic Ballads.
thelocalmythstorian.com serves as a central hub for his work, bringing together essays, podcasts and news of live events.