The Museum of Roadside Magic is a travelling archive, documenting the use of magical practice, folk custom and plant knowledge, in vehicular maintenance, repair and journey making. It is the only known archive of its kind and holds an extensive collection of artefacts, costumes and photographs. The displays show a great breadth and variety of roadlore practices including Gasket Dancing, Pipe Dressing,  Diesel Clapping and the mysterious Brydes of Tacho.

The Museum of Roadside Magic’s Roving exhibition is the culmination of a dedicated period of research by museum custodian Libby Bove. The initial work has developed into a collaborative project, incorporating research, performance and storytelling. The Museum has been touring since 2024, with a series of creative workshops and performances, Including the much talked about - Teatime Pageant, penned and performed by the Coven of Roadwytches:

Marten Baxter, Holly Black, Sam Duncan, Faye Freeman, Ash Ludd ,Kat Lyons, Mads Maudigan, Mickey Murphy, Philippa Metcalfe, Molly No-Mates, Ellie Nurcome,  Violetta Pickle, Matilde Wyrdlea & Richard Wyn-Williams.

*Access to the Museum is via four steps rising over one meter

Photo Credit Top Left: Dom Moore - Karst Gallery.

New Contemporaries 2024.