- Ross Nichols
Ross Nichols (1902-1975), was a Cambridge academic and published poet, artist and historian, who founded the
Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids in 1964. He wrote prolifically on the subjects ofDruidism andCeltic mythology .Work
He revived the interest in
Celtic spirituality andDruidry in the 20th century. Nichols was a Member and Chairman of theAncient Druid Order which traces its lineage to a meeting at the Apple Tree Tavern inCovent Garden , London, in 1717.Life
Nichols was a friend of
Gerald Gardner , and while Gardner worked to introduceWicca to the modern world, Nichols worked to change the practice of modern Druidry. He introduced a concern for Celtic mythology and Bardcraft, and the celebration of the full eight seasonal ceremonies in addition to arranging the teachings into three grades, in accordance with classical accounts of the three divisions of the Druids.Nichols also translated Jean Baptiste's (aka Paul Christian) book "The History and Practice of Magic" in 1969.
In 1988 one of his students,
Philip Carr-Gomm , was asked to lead the Order.See also
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Bricket Wood
*Neo-druidism Note: A second Ross Nichols is a
scientologist and a third founded a Hebreo-Christian ministry.External links
* http://www.druidry.org/index.php?module=PostWrap&page=http://rossnichols.druidry.org An extensive section on the site of the Order he founded, which includes his biography, details of his books, and selections of his artwork and poetry
* http://philipcarrgomm.druidry.org/InTheGroveoftheDruids.html Details of his biography and collection of essaysLayout
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