Museum Of Witchcraft, Boscastle

The Museum Of Witchcraft in Boscastle houses the world's largest collection of artifacts devoted to witchcraft in all its forms. It's a fascinating collection and I could have spent many more hours reading and looking at the vast range of material available.  The museum has a very open curatorial approach, mixing both the sacred and the profane, the highbrow with the lowbrow.  I was particularly intrigued by the poppets on display as I'd recently read both "The Uncanny" by Sigmund Freud and the catalogue of Mike Kelley's show of the same name.  I'm currently enjoying "A History of the Pendle Witches and Their Magic: Wicked Enchantments" by Joyce Froome and the wonderful collection of "Songs Of Witchcraft And Magic From The British Folk Tradition" which I came across in the museum's shop.

Hurlers Stone Circles

These stones were located on Bodmin Moor, around 4 miles north of the town of Liskeard.  It took us a while to find them but the walk across the moor and the sound of the wind made it all worthwhile.

Tintagel

The holiday has lasted longer then expected, so apologies for not posting recently. The family took an extra 'wee' vacation to Cornwall. It's a wonderful place and we'll definitely go back.  Cornwall is a place I've always wanted to visit.  It's a place which is steeped in traditions of old.  Tintagel was one of the first places we visited.  I'm not that great at photography but hopefully I've captured a little of the atmosphere of  Merlin's cave below Tintagel castle.  Our children had a great time throwing pebbles and listening to the echoes.  Merlin is said to have lived in this cave which can be found below the fortress of Tintagel.