Fairytales in Yorkshire
Once upon a time in a Yorkshire village, two girls out were out exploring the woods when they inadvertently created a myth that has so far lasted 100 years.
The Cottingley Fairies have held onto our imaginations for a century, ever since photographs emerged showing cousins, Frances and Elsie playing among the trees with a series of small, winged figures.
Our Gin down at Cottingley Beck, where the photos were taken.
Whether they really were fairies or simply cardboard cutouts, it didn’t ultimately matter. They transformed the bare natural landscape into a magical place, where suspending disbelief added a new dimension to this otherwise overlooked location.
Public interest in the photos was so persistent that the plates were still being analysed decades later; that’s how badly we wanted to find out whether we were allowed to see the magic too.
Right up until her death, Frances insisted that the fifth photograph was not faked, and her denial leaves a ringing in our ears no matter how rational we consider ourselves to be.
100 years later, Fairytale Gin, continues the fairytale story courtesy of a sprinkling of fairydust.
The story that inspired our Cottingley Fairy Elderflower Gin
Cottingley Fairy Elderflower Gin – Fairytale Gin
Celebrating a century since the Cottingley fairies enchanted West Yorkshire, our gin honors the clever cousins who captured their images, weaving wonder and whimsy into history.
Our Cottingley Fairy Gin, smooth with a hint of floral notes at 40% ABV, is a tribute to those mystical woodlands. Perfect for elevating your G&T or crafting an Elderflower martini fizzing with Prosecco, it encapsulates the essence of English gardens and the enchanting forests of Yorkshire. Here’s to the magic that may have been more than just a fanciful tale!
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