The Giants of Albion

The Giants of Albion explores one of the oldest and most enduring traditions in British history: the belief that giants once walked the land.

Across Britain, giants appear in medieval chronicles, local folklore, place names, ancient monuments, church traditions, and archaeological discoveries. From Cornwall to Scotland, they are remembered as the first inhabitants of the islands, beings of immense strength who shaped the landscape long before the arrival of Britain's earliest kingdoms.

In this documentary, we explore the historical traditions surrounding Britain's giants, examining the medieval sources, archaeological claims, folklore, and cultural memory that preserved their stories for centuries. Rather than treating these accounts simply as fantasy, we investigate how generations of Britons understood giants as part of their own history and why these extraordinary traditions became woven into the story of Albion itself.

Whether associated with towering hill figures, ancient stone circles, or legendary rulers, the giants remain one of the most fascinating and mysterious elements of Britain's mythic past.

Watch on YouTube (17 min)