Zakia Sewell - Finding Albion: Myth, Folklore and the Quest for a Hidden Britain [Hardcover]

LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2026. Zakia Sewell embarks on a compelling quest across Britain, from Somerset to Scotland, seeking an alternative narrative that moves beyond divisive national myths. Finding Albion uncovers a spirit of Britain vividly alive today, rooted in otherworldly folk songs, ancient legends, Celtic seasonal rites, and mystic stone circles.

This journey explores the deep cultural layers of the island, connecting pre-Christian traditions with contemporary cultural expressions, offering a hopeful vision for a unified future.

• Explores an alternative spirit of Britain found in folklore, myth, and ancient rites.
• Traces cultural echoes from the Caribbean heard at Notting Hill Carnival, linked to the slave trade routes.
• Examines the lingering presence of Empire ghosts encountered on All Hallow's Eve.
• Investigates the potential for today's new folk revival to unite a divided country during a Cornish winter.
• Begins the quest at the spring equinox sunrise over Glastonbury Tor, meeting neopagans reclaiming pre-Christian traditions.

• Author: Zakia Sewell
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 288 pages
• Publication Date: March 19, 2026
• ISBN-10: 139973590X
• ISBN-13: 978-1399735902
• Dimensions: 160x32x236mm (16 x 3.2 x 23.6 cm)
• Weight: 480 g
• Publisher: Hodder Press

Finding Albion delivers a profound meditation on the lost soul of Britain, offering readers a deeper sense of identity and the promise of a brighter, more authentic future.