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Oct 20, 2022Liked by Maps of the Lost

I used to feed the crows and magpies at work, until the bird seed attracted rats!

The story of the church bells is very similar to a legend set in a town called Whitnash. The bell from St Margaret's church was being taken to a nearby holy well to be (re)consecrated. Old Nick appeared and the consecration party ran, dropping the bell into the well. It was never recovered. However if you went there at sunset, asked a question and dropped a stone in, next morning you would get an answer. One toll for yes and two for no.

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May 25, 2022Liked by Maps of the Lost

Really great to hear from you again and I'm glad to hear you're feeling better. Crossing fingers for the book and the film..... Keep us posted. (2 of the weirdest sayings!).

Love flutter, flutter..... But thanks for writing about my crows. 🖤

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May 24, 2022Liked by Maps of the Lost

I'm saddened to hear you didn't feel welk, but happy b you recovered. It is a delight to see your newsletter appear in my inbox again! And I wish you good fortune with your book as it ventures into the world.

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Brilliant as ever. Thank you.

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It's always a delight to get your newsletter. Good luck with your book! I will keep my eyes peeled.

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I love this so much, as someone who has been in a long relationship with a beautiful glossy crow in the woods near my house (he gives me gifts of nest lining fluff) I can imagine him turning up with something strange and otherworldly, Thank you :)

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