Drawing inspiration from British myths, regional legends and traditions of hollow hills, Robin Wickens blends folklore-inspired fiction with historical imagination. Here, the earth conceals more than forgotten ruins. Beneath peat,

Beyond Britain’s busy roads lies a stranger network of holloways, ancient tracks, corpse paths and forgotten lanes. These are the routes of whispered warnings, mysterious lights and footsteps heard when

For generations, the British corner shop offered far more than everyday essentials. It was where children carefully calculated their penny-sweet purchases, neighbours exchanged news and shopkeepers noticed when a familiar

Tea and the British: A Nation Steeped in Ritual, by Robin Wickens, explores how an imported luxury became woven into British daily life. Blending social history, cultural observation and affectionate

Discover Old Britain at Rob’s Books and explore the lives, landscapes and traditions that shaped generations before us. From village customs and country occupations to household routines and local folklore,

Britain is a place where ancient rituals sit comfortably beside village fêtes, seasonal celebrations and strongly held opinions about the correct way to make tea. Some customs bring communities together.

Beyond Britain’s familiar roads and village greens lies a landscape of sacred springs, ancient wells, shadowed pools and rivers steeped in legend. A moss-covered opening in a hillside becomes a

Around the World, Nations Have a Climate — Britain Gets Weather is a humorous celebration of British weather and our enduring determination to talk about it. From rain-soaked holidays and