# Rituals: A Folk Journey Through The Seasons

Rituals: A Folk Journey Through The Seasons at Backstory, Tuesday 10 November 2026, 19:30.

- Price: £15
- Venue: Backstory, Balham High Road 71, SW12 9AP London
- With: Rachel Parris
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An evening of conversation about the book 'Rituals: A Folk Journey Through The Seasons' at the shop Backstory. Actor and podcaster Tim Downie, known from 'Upstart Crow' and 'Toast of London' and host of the 'Folklands' podcast, talks to author, actor and comedian Rachel Parris about his new book. It follows him through the seasons as he explores the strange and beautiful places that have shaped British folklore, from horn dances to blazing tar barrels. The book is filled with insights into hidden mythic sites and the people who keep the folklore fires burning.

## Dates

- Tuesday 10 November 19:30 — Backstory

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