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For Whom the Bell Tolls: Folklore of Churches and Churchyards
Churches used to be a centre for the community. They were open to all classes of society, and through their association with births, marriages, and d…
4 years, 3 months ago
Interview with Rich Blackett, chair of Asatru UK
In this third interview-based episode of Fabulous Folklore, I chat to fellow northern Rich Blackett, chair of Asatru UK!
We talk about what heathenry…
4 years, 3 months ago
Folklore About Pubs: Murderous Landlords, Famous Crimes & Ghosts
The pub is well entrenched in the cultural life of Britain. As such a hive of activity, it stands to reason that there would also be plenty of folklo…
4 years, 3 months ago
The Last Drop & The Bucket of Blood: The Folklore of Odd Pub Names
The pub is well entrenched in the cultural life of Britain. As a hub of social contact and often a provider of decent food, pubs offer a central meet…
4 years, 3 months ago
Elizabeth Bathory: Blood Countess or Framed Aristocrat?
When you say the name 'Elizabeth Bathory', a few things probably spring to mind. After all, she's widely known as the Blood Countess, so you probably…
4 years, 3 months ago
Lady Godiva: The Naked Horseback Rider of Coventry
Lady Godiva has been immortalised in some strange ways, giving her name both to a brand of chocolates and a line in Queen's 'Don't Stop Me Now'. Yet …
4 years, 4 months ago
Richard Whittington: The Real Man Behind the Pantomime
Every year, panto season rolls around again, and amid the usual mixture of fairy tales and family favourites, we often find several versions of Dick …
4 years, 4 months ago
Boudica: The Legends of a Celtic Warrior Queen
The name 'Boudica' conjures up a range of associations, but most often we perhaps think of a flame-haired warrior standing up to the might of Rome. F…
4 years, 4 months ago
New Year's Day Folklore: Rituals & Superstitions For Good Luck
New Year's Day has long been a time associated with gift-giving, visiting friends, and attempting to predict the fortunes of the year ahead. Unsurpri…
4 years, 4 months ago
Interview with Mark Norman, host of The Folklore Podcast
In this second interview-based episode of Fabulous Folklore, I chat to folklorist Mark Norman, host of The Folklore Podcast and author of Dark Folklo…
4 years, 5 months ago