LIVE @ Ditchling Bookshop - May 2026

About this episode

The episode features a live event discussing Sussex history and folklore at Ditchling Bookshop, including a reading of a story by Eleanor Conlon.

A lovely, intimate Three Ravens Live event at Ditchling Bookshop. Opened by Amanda Smith on Valentine's Day in 2026, Ditchling Bookshop is an magical independent haven - and it has its own fairy museum! We discussed Sussex history and folklore, with particular reference to Ditchling, Westmeston and Plumpton. Our conversation ranges from the skyborne wisht hounds to cart-stopping witches and snake oil peddling cunning men, and there's a whole lot of puddings. Then, Eleanor reads her story 'Cuthman of Steyning and the Devil'...with the Devil voiced by Martin! We really hope you enjoy it, and we'll speak to you again on Monday, when we've got a new episode of Forgotten Melodies coming out, all about the songs of Soldiers and Sailors! Three Ravens is a Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon. Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on a historic county, exploring the heritage, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county…

People in this episode

Hosts: Eleanor Conlon, Martin Vaux

Topics covered

• Sussex history
• folklore
• Ditchling
• myth and folklore
• live event

Keywords

• Ditchling Bookshop
• Sussex history
• folklore
• Cuthman of Steyning
• live podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Cuthman of Steyning and the Devil

Places: Ditchling, Westmeston, Plumpton

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