Coming up at the Bell 24 June – Chris Roberts – The Folklore of South London Parks 29 July – Katie Taylor – An unusually-inked artist 26 August – Dr Anna Milon – Revisiting the Horned God (and Goddess?) 30 September – Rob Stephenson – Posthumous Indignities of the Famous 28 October – Stu Neville – Fortean TV 25 November – Prof Samuel Turvey – The Tomb of the Mili Mongga Tickets will be on sale a month before each event from WeGotTickets; the ticket link will be here, and at www.facebook.com/LondonForteanSociety
Tuesday 24 June 2025 The F olklore of South London Parks Enjoy some larks in south London parks. London writer and tour guide Chris Roberts talks about history, development and challenges facing open spaces in London. They are places of joy, relaxation and adventure and the setting for his fascinating new collection of short stories, South Parks (reviewed in FT458, and available tonight), in which he explores folklore, myths and the cultures around or linked to London’s open spaces. There are talking statues, strange cults, pagan estate agents and a very wrong horse. There are foxes and a vengeful toilet goddess – but also stories of love, friendship, family life and growing up. Meanwhile in Brockwell Park a song as old as time is sung again and in Streatham Common some herbivores revert to their man-eating roots. Come and celebrate these places to play in, stay in and spend the day. Date: Tuesday 24 June 2025 Time: 8pm (Doors 7.30) Venue: The Bell, 50 Middlesex S...