Ghosts, Phantom Hounds of Wistmans Wood, Devon

In Wistman Woods it is said that the Yeth Hounds still haunt these ancient woods. Others have encountered monks in white robes in a funeral procession. Twisted oaks hundreds of years old have survived in this woodland, which may have been used by druids as a place of worship. It's name itself derives from the local word "whisht" which means "eerie". If you come to Devon and wish to visit this area it can only be reached by footpath as there is no direct access.

Thought for the day

Yesterday is history
Tomorrow is a mystery
Today is a gift
Thats why its called the present

Cures That Were Used In The 17th Century

The Chinese people of the 17th century have used plants for medicinal purposes for 4500 years, many of these were brought to Europe at that time. Domestic plants such as foxglove and marshmellow were used to cure illnesses. As well as the use of plants at this time doctors believed in the power of powders which were made from strange ingredients such as horn from a unicorn and the bezoar stone. Which I believe was made famous in J.K.Rowling's Harry Potter books, which was claimed to be the tears of a stag turned to stone. They used many strange ingredients such as live worms, fox lungs for asthma, spider’s webs, swallow nests and skulls of executed criminals. All these extraordinary ingredients were highly sought after in the mid 17th century.

Light at the other end