THE EXTRAORDINARY LOCAL HISTORIES OF CHESHIRE, DERBYSHIRE AND STAFFORDSHIRE
The Local Mythstorian is an ongoing project dedicated to the extraordinary local histories of Cheshire, Derbyshire, and Staffordshire. Founded in October 2020 by Eli Lewis-Lycett, the project explores the historical roots of regional folklore and lesser-known local legends and has evolved to encompass essays, podcasts and live events.
Eli Lewis-Lycett is an independent history writer and podcaster, described by the BBC as ‘one of the definitive voices on Cheshire and Staffordshire folklore’. Outside of the project, Eli serves as resident folklore columnist for Cheshire Life Magazine, has written extensively for the UK's leading paranormal publication Haunted Magazine, and presents the folklore podcast Tales From Antiquaria.
In addition to writing and podcasting, Eli undertakes lecture talks delivering presentations on folklore and regional history at festivals, heritage venues and libraries. His published titles include Mythstoric Journeys - Explorations Within the Extraordinary Local History, Legend and Folklore of Cheshire, North Staffordshire and Peak District Derbyshire and The Folklore of Cheshire’s Historic Ballads.
Live Events
May 5th 2027 - The Headless Horseman of the Moorlands - Warslow VH, Staffordshire Moorlands
March 4th 2027 - The Real Folklore of Cheshire - Lower Peover School, Lower Peover
October 1st 2026 - The Haunted Hills - Macclesfield Library, Macclesfield
May 21st 2026 - The Real Folklore of Cheshire - The Grange School, Hartford
April 24th 2026 - The Mythstoric Moorlands - Caverswall Village Hall
May 15th 2025 - The History of Witchcraft in Cheshire - Grange Theatre, Hartford
November 18th 2024 - Dark Histories of Biddulph and the Moorlands - Victoria Centre, Biddulph
September 28th 2024 - Para-Con 2024 - Winnington Park, Cheshire
May 16th 2024 - The Extraordinary Local Histories of Vale Royal - Grange Theatre, Hartford
January 15th 2024 - The Local Crusader - Victoria Centre, Biddulph
December 7th 2023 - The Devil In Cheshire - Folklore Association Online Event
August 15th 2023 - The Vale Royal Rebellion - Family History Society of Cheshire
September 30th 2022 - Mythstoric Origins and the Staffordshire Moorlands - Butterton VH, Butterton
May 2 2022: - The Biddulph Moor Saracens - Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival
April 28 2022: - A Secret History of Rebellion in Mid-Cheshire - Sandiway Golf Club, Cheshire
September 18 2021: - A Night with the Headless Horseman - Butterton HG, Staffordshire Moorlands
April 7 2021: - Understanding the Story of The Bakewell Witches - Hope Valley Rotary Club, Derbyshire
March 17 2021: - Heritage and Haunting - Zoom Event - Historix Media
