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Vikki Bramshaw is an author and researcher committed to studying folklore, folk-magic and the esoteric since the late 90's. She is the author and contributor to six published works to date, most notably the groundbreaking ‘Dionysos: Exciter to Frenzy’ (Avalonia Books, 2019) and ‘New Forest Folklore, Traditions & Charms’ (Avalonia Books, 2022). She also acts as consultant editor for esoteric publishers.

 

Vikki is committed to studying history, culture, spirituality and the natural world through the lens of folk belief and tradition. Vikki’s book, ‘New Forest Folklore, Traditions & Charms’ (Avalonia Books, 2022) is a unique study of the New Forest taking a deeper look at the heritage, folklore and habitat of this ancient landscape.

Vikki has since transmitted that passion further into the public eye, with lectures and workshops and collaborating with other enthusiasts and organisations including the New Forest Heritage Centre and the Christopher Tower Reference Library. She has also spoken at a number of local museums, including The Red House Museum & Gardens in Christchurch and Salisbury Museum. She has also presented for The University of Reading.

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Vikki has been involved in the acquisition and cataloguing of items and topics on display at the New Forest Heritage Centre, including electronic entries for the newforestknowledge.org archives. She also featured in several films about the New Forest for this exhibition.

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Vikki’s work on the New Forest has also inspired several New Forest Artists in Residence and been integrated into their artwork, with exhibitions at SpudWorks Arts Gallery in Sway including Beccy Mcray’s Common Ground (‘22-‘23) and Melanie Rose (‘23).

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In December 2024, Vikki featured as guest historian on BBC Dan Snow’s ‘History Hit’, explaining some of the old Christmas Traditions of the New Forest. She lives in the rural New Forest with her son, horses, goats and hens.