Britain and the West in general is often described as having a lack of culture or ties to a more traditional way of life, whether that be towards cooking, craft or medicine. That is absolutely true. However, it has not always been this way. This site is dedicated to reminding us of skills and lifestyle that we have lost in our modern world, especially those of us that live in urban environments. The goal isn’t necessarily to throw away your smart phone or grow all your own food, but to incorporate and reintroduce our forgotten ways back into our day to day lives. 

There are so many wonderful and inspiring creators that share their lives living in the countryside with land or large gardens and the free time for all kinds of projects. That certainly isn’t the case for us and so many others who don’t have access to this kind of lifestyle, but this shouldn’t be a barrier to anyone who wants to embrace a more traditional way of living.

Here, we will share methods of observing feast days, folklore and celebrations that have been slowly disappearing through our calendar. There are also sections for kitchen staples and essential reading to help you embrace our lost way of living.

What this page is NOT:

• A place for racism, sexism or any kind of discrimination
• A replacement for medical advice
• An authority on the history of the customs mentioned