Holy Wells in Britain: A Guide

Monday, July 21st, 2008

Author: Janet Bord
Publisher: Heart of Albion
Price: Paperback £14.95

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Holy Wells in Britain has been a real labour of love for Janet Bord and is the result of decades worth of exploring out-of-the-way corners of the British Isles in search of these often beautiful but always evocative sacred sites.

Since writing her first book on the subject, Sacred Waters, with husband Colin in 1985, Janet Bord has continued her research. This resulted in a book about the beliefs and rituals associated with wells, Cures and Curses, published last year by Heart of Albion, and now this up-to-date and comprehensive Guide.

In the 20-plus years since Sacred Waters was published, Janet has been delighted to find that holy wells have become more cherished: cleaned up and restored. Holy Wells in Britain provides a detailed and engaging, lavishly illustrated guide to hundreds worth visiting, all clearly arranged by county and with full instructions for finding them.

Many rewarding days out will begin with this book.

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