Telling the Seasons

Telling the Seasons follows the turning year month by month, bringing together folklore, traditional stories, customs and celebrations from across the British Isles. Martin Maudsley connects seasonal change with the natural world, local landscapes and the rituals that have helped communities mark the year.

The collection includes myths of the sun and moon, tales of walking stones and talking trees, and legends associated with the spirits of each season. Original drawings sit alongside sayings, songs, recipes and rhymes. Among the examples is February’s mixture of winter and spring, including Imbolc, St Brigid’s Day and the first signs of returning wildlife and flowering plants.