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Meet the Grey Lady ghosts of Newcastle upon Tyne!
The Assembly Rooms and the Theatre Royal are two of Newcastle upon Tyne's glamourous Georgian buildings. Each of them boasts a Grey Lady ghost. But w…
4 years, 7 months ago
Interview with Folk Witch and Astrologer Amaya Rourke
In this very first interview-based episode of Fabulous Folklore, I chat to astrologer and folk witch Amaya Rourke!
We talk about Hellenistic astrolo…
4 years, 7 months ago
Who was the Grey Man of Bellister Castle?
Who is the Grey Man of Bellister, whose appearance heralds tragedy? Does he still wander the lonely roads around the Northumberland ruins?
Let's find…
4 years, 7 months ago
Hazel Trees in Folklore: Protection, Divination and Magic
Hazel trees appear as magical trees in both myth and legend. Learn how they were used for divination, magic, and protection from disaster in this wee…
4 years, 7 months ago
The Fantastic Magic and Folklore of Ash Trees
Ash trees have links with the Nordic world and the folklore of Ireland and Britain. But why are they so magical and what are their links with healing…
4 years, 8 months ago
What Willow Folklore Surrounds This Beautiful Tree?
From witchcraft to Christian theology, much willow folklore surrounds this tree.
Let's take a look at some of these superstitions and traditions in t…
4 years, 8 months ago
Meet the Oak, the Favoured Tree of the Forest!
The oak tree is pretty synonymous with the British landscape, from the National Trust logo to the Major Oak that sheltered Robin Hood. Elsewhere, it'…
4 years, 8 months ago
Moving House Superstitions: Brooms, Bread, Salt and Smoke
Moving house is surely one of the most stressful things you can do and a whole host of superstitions have sprung up to dictate everything from which …
4 years, 8 months ago
Something Old, Something New: British Wedding Folklore & Traditions
Weddings are often a 'stand out' event in many people's lives, whether as guests or members of the bridal party. It's hardly surprising that such an …
4 years, 9 months ago
Why Do People Love Folklore?
At the start of August, I asked people what brought them to folklore, or stimulated their original interest in it. I was amazed at the response, so h…
4 years, 9 months ago