The Forest of Dean: Lore of Water and Stone
Sat 08 Nov
|Soudley
This event marks the completion of a project by Xena White exploring local folklore which has resulted in an illustrated book and two documentries.
Date & Address
08 Nov 2025, 10:00 – 13:00
Soudley, Camp Mill, Soudley, Forest of Dean GL14 2UB, UK
About the event
The work examines how natural elements - water and stone - have influenced cultural narratives in the region over time, exploring stories such as the legend of the Wye and Sabrina, witches, curative waters and wells, scowles, megalithic monuments, and mining myths.
The audio pieces combine field recordings from around the Forest of Dean with storytelling and traditional folksong.
We'll be sharing excerpts from the audio documentaries and there will be live performances from some of the people who contributed to the project. It's an opportunity to hear how the folk of the Forest of Dean connect with their landscape through story and song, and how folk history continues to evolve today in response to contemporary pressures on the land and community.