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In conversation with: Lally MacBeth In conversation with: Lally MacBeth
 
In conversation with: Lally MacBeth In conversation with: Lally MacBeth
 

In conversation with: Lally MacBeth

 

This month, we’re taking footsteps through folklore, shining a light on Britain’s myth-laden landscapes and rich folk culture. In our latest blog, we spoke with Lally MacBeth, a Cornwall-based artist, writer and curator, to discuss the enduring power of folk traditions and the popularity of “stone-stomp” tourism. Lally’s debut book, The Lost Folk, celebrates Britain’s folk customs and considers what they mean for us today. She is also the founder of The Folk Archive, a resource devoted to documenting folk traditions, costumes and lore, and the co-founder of Stone Club, a community focused on Britain’s prehistoric stone sites.

 

If you’re inspired by Lally's work and seek to experience British folk culture firsthand, here are some locations that she spotlights.
 
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Inspiration

 
The Fish Store, Cornwall
 

Cornwall

 

Cornwall is known for its dramatic coastlines and artistic flair. It's also rich in folk culture, from all-female Morris dancing sides like WAD to events like the Montol Festival, a reimagining of midwinter traditions. To experience local customs, consider staying at the likes of Aphrodite near Tintagel or The Fish Store near Penzance.
 

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Ember, Wiltshire
 

Wiltshire

 

In this arcane county, you can celebrate the summer and winter solstices at Stonehenge, or, as Lally recommends, visit the Neolithic monument Avebury, walking past Silbury Hill and continuing up to West Kennet Long Barrow. If you'd like to explore Wiltshire, both Ember and Redmere Hall offer a luxurious base.
 

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