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Bramble and BoneBrambleAndBone@pixelfed.social
2025-01-30
💧 Holy Wells & Hidden Histories 💧
Steeped in legend, magic, and devotion, the sacred wells of Britain have long been places of reverence, healing, and keepers of native spirituality. The Living Stream by James Rattue explores these ancient waters, tracing their place in folk magic, the Indigenous Fairy Faith, Saint Cults, Pagan worship and British folklore.

Inside this book:
🌿 The historical and spiritual significance of holy wells
🌹 Their ties to the Fairy Faith and indigenous traditions
✝ Christianisation, folklore, and magical practices
📜 How these sacred sites have been reclaimed and preserved

Of particular interest:
🙏🏻 How the Mary Wells preserve Pagan worship
🗺 The locations of different dedications
🕯 Ritual continuation through the ages
⛏ How the Classes differed in their reverence and approach to the Holy Wells

Whether you’re a practitioner of folk magic, a lover of history, or drawn to the old ways of the land, this book offers a deep well (🥁) of knowledge to explore.

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A close-up image of a page from the book "The Living Stream: Holy Wells in Historical Context." The page shows the bibliography section, with several references listed. Some titles include "Troughs and Drinking Fountains," "Britons Folklore," and "Documents of British Superstition in Oxford." The page is surrounded by green leaves, and the text is clearly visible, with a focus on the academic references related to holy wells and folklore studies. The book’s content is scholarly and detailed.A page from "The Living Stream: Holy Wells in Historical Context," showing the section titled "Hunting High and Low." The text discusses the role of the Church of England's High wing in promoting holy wells, their connection with ritualism in the 19th century, and the influence of high church figures like Bishops Beilby Porteous and Samuel Horsely. The page also covers the views of Reverend William van Notten Pole and his work on restoring holy wells. The text is placed on a rustic background with green leaves.A page from The Living Stream: Holy Wells in Historical Context, showing the section titled "The Two Cultures." This page discusses Joseph Childrey's skepticism regarding holy wells, specifically the belief surrounding St. Keyne's Well in Cornwall. It details his thoughts on the spring's purported magical properties and its connection to superstitions. The text also touches on early antiquarians' interest in these wells, including references to antiquarians such as Anthony Aubrey and the customs surrounding holy wells. The page is placed on a rustic background with green ivy leaves.A page from The Living Stream: Holy Wells in Historical Context titled "At the Heart of the Community." This section explores the social control associated with holy wells, particularly in relation to the English and Celtic experiences. It discusses how the Catholic religious practices at these sites changed post-Reformation, with some local rituals surviving through adaptations. The text highlights the social and political functions of holy wells and their connection to both the church and the community. The page is photographed on a rustic wooden surface with green ivy leaves.

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