Folklore of bees and beekeeping
I stumbled on an article in the 1914 edition of ‘The Bee-keepers Record’ about the folklore of bees and beekeeping. Mr J. Smallwood’s article describes the myths and folklore of … Read more
William Woodley
Wasps, Robbers, Woodley, Writing!
BHYS Show Ep 5 starts at my apiary, which is located on a remote part of the Berkshire Downs. I discuss a big problem at this time of year – … Read more
Beedon’s drinking water
William Woodley wrote about Beedon’s drinking water, or more specifically its wells. Wells played a critical role suppling the village with water, and the importance of easy access to water … Read more
Berkshire bee van: how I researched it
I urge you to get a copy of November’s month’s Bee Craft magazine – the Berkshire bee van is in it! 20 months ago I received an email from Richard … Read more
William Woodley’s Christmases In Beedon
Yuletide is upon us, so I thought it would be a pleasant diversion to revisit William Woodley’s Christmases in Beedon. The passages below are taken from his writings both in … Read more