THE EXTRAORDINARY LOCAL HISTORIES OF CHESHIRE, DERBYSHIRE & STAFFORDSHIRE

Founded in October 2020, The Local Mythstorian is a multi-media project dedicated to revealing the extraordinary local histories of Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire. With fresh historical research and original content driven by Eli Lewis-Lycett, the scope of the project has come to include essays, a podcast series and live events.

Eli's passion is centred on delving beneath the headlines of our local history and folklore to search for untold stories, hidden meanings and real historical origins. From day one, all material is openly available for those interested, along with a digital library of antiquarian works from the seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, via the Members Library on the website. 

His first book, a collection of essays from the first phase of the project, was released in Summer 2022 courtesy of Historix Media. Mythstoric Origins - Exploring the Extraordinary Local Histories Behind the Legend and Folklore of East Cheshire, Peak District Derbyshire and the Staffordshire Moorlands is a deep-dive into the roots of many popular local tales and curiosities, suggesting theories and possible answers to questions such as the origins of the Headless Horseman of the Staffordshire Moorlands, the historical context behind the 'Wizards' of Alderley Edge and the events which led to the downing of the stone circle at Arbor Low in Derbyshire. 

Eli also writes on the subjects of local folklore and history for established publications such as Haunted Magazine and is resident folklore columnist for Cheshire Life Magazine. He also enjoys speaking on relevant topics at live events throughout the three-shires region.

He is currently working on material for the next phase of the project, which will include season 2 of the podcast and a new book, set for release in late 2023.

Live Events 

October 28th 2023 - Ghosts of Derbyshire - Darley Abbey, Derbyshire

September 28th 2023 - Bosley Methodist Church - Bosley WI, Cheshire

August 15th 2023 - The Vale Royal Rebellion - Family History Society of Cheshire Online Event

 July 7th 2023 - Moorforge Folk Festival - Moorforge Viking Settlement, Wigton

October 29th 2022 British Ghost Club Halloween Dinner - Houghton Tower, Lancs

 September 30th 2022 Mythstoric Origins and the Staffordshire Moorlands - Butterton VH, Butterton

June 11 2022 Great British Folk Trail 2022 - Beaumont Hotel, Hexam

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

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