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British Nature Folklore Library
Stories, Seasons & Celtic Tree Wisdom
Snow goose - nature meets the world of myth and magicBritish nature folklore hub featuring Celtic tree meanings, seasonal wildlife stories, and illustrated folklore nature notes from the UK...
Welcome to my Folklore Library - a small but growing collection of gentle stories drawn from British nature, seasonal traditions, and the quiet magic woven through our wildlife and trees.
Each piece is illustrated with my hand-drawn artwork or inspired by my own nature journal, connecting myth, meaning, and the landscapes around my home in Yorkshire.
This is an evolving space...
Right now you’ll find some of my Celtic Tree Calendar pages and a few seasonal folklore-inspired nature journal notes...
And as the seasons turn, more stories, traditions, and wildlife lore will find their way here.
Seasonal Folklore & Nature Notes
The seasons in Britain have their own quiet folklore - small shifts of light, first frosts, returning birds, berry-heavy hedgerows, and the old stories tied to each month.
In these seasonal notes, I share gentle nature observations from my walks and nature journal, woven together with the meanings, customs, and old beliefs that have travelled through our countryside for generations.
Think of it as a slow wander through the year, noticing how wildlife, weather, and story all meet in the turning of the seasons...
Folklore meets the birds of the autumnal equinox in my September nature journal notes, here...
Autumn rains spark magical fungi finds as I explore the folklore of the season here...
As winter begins, winter visitors lend a magical moment and help us understand the folklore of winter migrant birds, here...
Discover the folklore of the winter berries brightening up our hedgerows in my December nature journal pages, here...
Explore the folklore of the month of mud and milk in my February nature journal pages, here...
Wildlife Folklore
Birds and wild creatures have always carried stories with them - symbols of hope, omens of weather, guardians of the land, or messengers between worlds. Here you’ll find simple, illustrated folklore notes exploring the meanings and myths behind some of Britain’s most beloved wildlife.
These pieces blend gentle storytelling, old beliefs, and my own illustrations and nature journal observations, inviting you to see each creature not just as part of the landscape, but as part of the deeper story woven into it.
Explore the folklore of goldfinches with me as I share my own goldfinch nest diary from the time goldfinches nested right outside my bedroom window - and which also inspired this delicate goldfinch illustration...
Explore the folklore of wrens with me - from winter's king to the bird of the fairy queen - let's get to know this magical little bird better - illustrated with my hand-drawn wren art...
Explore the folklore of Kingfishers with me - a magical bird of protection, peace and prosperity who can light your way - illustrated with my own hand-drawn kingfisher artwork...
Explore the folklore of the Song Thrush with me - a bird cherished for its song and seen as a herald of Spring - illustrated with my own hand-drawn Song Thrush artwork...
Celtic Tree Calendar Folklore
Explore the myths and meaning of the Celtic Tree CalendarThe Celtic Tree Calendar is full of myth, meaning, and the old seasonal wisdom woven through our native British trees like rowan, birch, hawthorn and elder.
If you’d like to wander deeper into their stories, you can explore the full collection of tree folklore here - explore the Celtic Tree Calendar collection of tree myths and meanings on this page...
Books for Folklore Lovers
If you’re looking for more ways to explore British nature folklore, you’ll find a handful of lovely books reviewed below - one delving into the stories and symbolism of the oak tree, and another two exploring the rich life and folklore of the robin.
While not entirely focused on folklore, the books are still useful if you’d like to learn more about the cultural importance, stories and myths behind the wildlife we meet in our gardens and woodlands...
Where to go next...
Thank you for wandering through these stories with me. I hope something here has sparked a little wonder, a memory, or a feeling of connection to the wild and quiet places of Britain.
This is a living library - I’ll be adding new notes, trees, birds, and seasonal folklore as the months turn. You’re always welcome to return, make a cup of tea, and explore the stories waiting here among the leaves and feathers...
Many of these folklore notes spark the ideas behind my artwork. If you’d like to explore my current art collections, you’ll find them here... (P.S. - my earlier art collections are here)
If you enjoy noticing nature, you might like to try nature journaling - find out what it is and how to start here...
If you love gentle stories of British nature, folklore, and the turning seasons, you can join my monthly letter below. I share new folklore posts, illustrated nature notes, and early peeks at my artwork....
Shall we stay in touch..?
Each month, I share stories from my own nature journal, new art from my studio, and simple seasonal inspiration to help you feel more connected with the turning year - if you'd like to stay updated, please sign up with your email address below...
Recent Articles
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February Nature Journaling - Mud, Imbolc & Returning Light
Feb 24, 26 05:35 AM
February nature journaling exploring Solmōnaþ, the month of mud, Imbolc traditions, early spring flowers, birdsong, & the returning light in the UK countryside. -
Illustrated British Bird Tea Towels
Feb 23, 26 06:37 AM
Colourful British bird tea towels with illustrations by Lotti Brown - thoughtful nature-inspired gifts ideal for bird lovers... -
Beautiful Art Inspired by Nature
Feb 23, 26 06:35 AM
Beautiful folksy art inspired by nature from the fields and hedgerows of Yorkshire - colourful birds and wildlife with a nostalgic floral touch...
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