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THE LONG MAN & FRIENDS

May 23rd, 2025

The long Man and Friends: Sacred Sussex
(A new Sussex Guide by Philip Carr-Gomm & David Bramwell)
Publication date: June 21st

Wild, pagan, sacred Sussex. From the glorious goblin-haunted landscape of Devil’s Dyke to the magic circle of Chanctonbury Ring, from holy springs and revered yew trees to ancient burial mounds and iconic chalk figures, this book reveals a county criss-crossed with mysterious ‘lines of power’ linking one sacred place to another. Walk the old tracks with us, uncover the ancient mysteries and let them speak to you.

This petite hardback book contains a Gazetteer of sacred sites and nine magical walks, which will take you on an inspirational journey of magic, mystery and enlightenment.

Dates and Events for the Book Launch

STEYNING 
Church of St Andrew and St Cuthman, Steyning Wed June 18th, 7.30pm (David, Philip and Henri)
PEVENSEY
The Mint House Pevensey Friday June 20th 7.30pm (David and Philip)

BRIGHTON
The Nightingale Rooms, Brighton, Sunday June 22nd 7.30pm (David, Philip & Henri)

To celebrate the release of our new book The Long Man & Friends: Sacred Sussex, you are invited to join us at one of three launches for an evening uncovering the myths and magick behind our most ancient, sacred Sussex landmarks. Joining us for two of these events is Henri Brocklebank, Head of Conservation at Sussex Wildlife Trust, who’ll explore ideas on how we can protect and conserve our county’s sacred natural spaces.

(For Steyning this event will be held in the beautiful ambience of the Church of St Andrew & St Cuthman, a 12th Century Norman Church in Steyning. There will be a bar serving alcoholic and soft drinks.)

About David Bramwell 
David Bramwell is a writer, musician, performer and broadcaster. For BBC Radio 3 and Radio 4, he has made programmes on diverse subjects, including Ivor Cutler, clapping, time travel, and the murmurations of starlings. He is the founder and host of Brighton’s spoken word night, the Catalyst Club.

About Philip Carr-Gomm
Philip Carr-Gomm is a writer in the fields of psychology and Druidry, a psychologist, and one of the leaders and former Chosen Chief of The Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids.

About Henri Brocklebank
Henri is the Director of Conservation at the Sussex Wildlife Trust. She has dedicated her career to restoring and protecting Sussex’s natural landscapes. She leads the Trust’s marine conservation work, chairs the Sussex Kelp Recovery Project and is Deputy Chair of the Sussex Local Nature Partnership.

Long Man & Friends

May 13th, 2025

Long Man & Friends: Sacred Sussex with David Bramwell, Philip Carr-Gomm & Henri Brocklebank

 Nightingale Rooms above Grand Central, BRIGHTON, BN1 3PA
 Sunday 22nd June 2025 7:30PM
To celebrate the release of their new book with Snake River Press – The Long Man and Friends: Sacred Sussex – David and Philip invite you on a magical pilgrimage of spiritual discovery across Sussex, from the glorious goblin-haunted landscape of Devil’s Dyke, the demonic dragon at Knucker Hole and the magic circle of Chanctonbury Ring to our iconic giant the Long Man (or woman?) of Wilmington. Learn about the lost spring of St Helen’s Wood, Sussex’s oldest yew trees and the Gilded Elm. Learn the difference between the Devil’s Jumps and the Devil’s Humps, and the location of a church with one of the world’s best reproductions of the Sistine Chapel ceiling. David and Philip will also share stories of Sussex’s only female saint, Vera Pragnell’s sanctuary and the Brighton witch with her own blue plaque. They’ll also share nine magical walks that take in hill forts, a yew forest a remote Buddhist monastery,  pagan burial sites, sacred waters, pilgrim trails and occult mysteries.

Joining them for the night is Henri Brocklebank, Head of Conservation at Sussex Wildlife Trust, who’ll explore our county’s sacred natural spaces, including Ebernoe Forest in West Sussex. Signed copies of the book will be for sale! Tickets here.

 

Blessings of the Season! /|\

May 1st, 2025

Wishing everyone a very joyful Beltane and a magical Samhain! /|\

The earth laughs in flowers.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.
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