The Haunted Maps are illustrated maps that chronicle regional folklore, ghost stories and curious sites. Think of them as a Lonely Planet guide for tourists interested in the strange and unusual. Each map is available as a glossy A2 poster perfect to be framed and displayed, or as an A5 folded map (A2 size when unfolded) perfect for packing in your bag to be taken along on your adventures.
Alongside the release of each map is the release of a zine that tells the tale behind each illustration on the region’s map. The zines feature the addresses and postcodes of the map’s locations, and added top tips. The zines are a treasure trove of stories, perfect for curling up with. There are also four postcard designs inspired by local folklore and customs that are released alongside each map.
The first two Haunted Maps that are now available are Haunted Yorkshire and Haunted Peak District, and more are on the way very soon! If you want to know what lurks in Leeds or says boo in. Ale well, then you can find Sheffield folklore, York Ghost Stories, Weird Wolds, Eerie Eyam, Creepy Castleton, Demonic Dales and lots more tales across each region in the Haunted Yorkshire and Haunted Peak District using the link here https://thisissianellis.etsy.com
In 2024 you wonderful folks showed up in droves to support the Kickstarter campaign to bring the Haunted Yorkshire and Haunted Peak District maps to life. To be specific, 171 of you backed the campaign, which reached an incredible 700% of its funding goal 😱 I am so grateful to all of you who helped bring the maps to life, which even went on to be featured by the BBC!
In June 2025 I’ll be launching the next two maps in the series- Haunted Nottinghamshire and Haunted Old Lancashire (including Greater Manchester, parts of Merseyside and Cheshire). Both historical counties with wonderful bounties of folklore and strange stories. There will be strange subterranean tunnels, regional customs, boggarts galore and tales from the infamous legends of Robin Hood.
To find out more be sure to find me over at https://Instagram.com/thisissianellis where I will announce the official Kickstarter launch date soon!
