56: Peak District Mermaids

Tales of the British Isles by Tales of Britain and Ireland.

Dec 9, 202598:14Society & Culture

Tales of Mermaids in the Peak District - notably far from the sea, also featuring Sailors, Witches and Watches, discussions of mermaid biology and by far my longest discussion section to date. If you like muddy holes and...

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