Arts & Culture

The British Folklore of Stone Circles

Tue 17 Nov19:00

Where: The Wardrobe
Price: £18.80

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What it is

Folklorist Jon Norman Mason explores the stories and beliefs around Britain's stone circles, followed by a Q&A, at The Wardrobe, Leeds, on 17 November 2026.

Folklorist, historian and storyteller Jon Norman Mason explores the tales, dreams, wild guesses and old beliefs that have gathered around Britain’s stone circles.

The UK has hundreds of ancient stone circles, including the iconic neolithic Stonehenge, built thousands of years ago for mysterious ceremonial and astronomical purposes.

The talk takes place at The Wardrobe, 6 St. Peters Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds LS9 8AH, on Tuesday 17 November 2026.

Questions

When does The British Folklore of Stone Circles start and end?

The British Folklore of Stone Circles runs Tuesday, 17 November 2026, 19:00 until 21:30.

Where is The British Folklore of Stone Circles?

The British Folklore of Stone Circles takes place at The Wardrobe, 6 St. Peters Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds.

How much are tickets for The British Folklore of Stone Circles?

Tickets for The British Folklore of Stone Circles cost £18.80 on the official ticket shop.

Is there a Q&A?

Yes. The talk is followed by a Q&A.

What is the talk about?

The talk explores the tales, dreams, wild guesses and old beliefs around Britain’s stone circles. - From lost kings to petrified sinners - From mischievous fairies to ancient giants - The archaeology that offers a modern take on what the stones mean