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A Policeman’s Progress from Law to Lore

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Tuesday 24 February 2026
A Policeman’s Progress from Law to Lore

 


What is behind the current renaissance of British folk culture? Why are various forms of paganism attracting so many new followers? 
Ex-cop and QI researcher/scriptwriter Stevyn Colgan set out on a five-year mission to find out. And now he's sharing his conclusions. And plenty of quite interesting facts. 

Venue: The Bell, 50 Middlesex Street E1 7EX
(Tubes: Liverpool Street, Aldgate, Aldgate East)
Date: Tuesday 24 February 2026 
Time: 8pm (Doors 7.30)
Tickets: £5/£3 https://wegottickets.com/event/689355/

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