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I've been baking soul cakes for the living and for the dead today. Mine are simple, rustic-looking things but made with love. I wrote about their importance in Shropshire over on the blog -

nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2023/10/hall...

#folklore #folkcustoms #Shropshire #Halloween
October 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
g0blinegg.bsky.social
I love church kneelers and always look for them when I go churchcrawling. I think they are such a wonderful piece of folk art. I was particularly happy to see this delightful trio of guinea pigs in Alberbury church. 💚

#folklore #folkcustoms #history #churches #Shropshire #churchkneelers
November 13, 2025 at 6:02 AM
g0blinegg.bsky.social
'Washing in the May Dew' is a lovely folk custom, and seemed to be quite popular im Shropshire.

Happy May Day! May the fire return to you all 🌞🌱🌼

#folklore #beltane #mayday #history #folkmagic #folkbelief #folkcustoms
May 1, 2026 at 11:27 AM
birdwriterwrites.bsky.social
#Folklore

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July 2, 2025 at 3:28 AM
cpaphil.bsky.social
Vintage Postcard Folklore a wedding in the Moors After forgiveness the New Year's gifts Marriage

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#VintagePostcard #AntiquePostcard #Folklore #TraditionalWedding #MoorlandCulture #RuralTraditions #MarriageCeremony #FolkCustoms #NewYearsGifts

December 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
threeravenspod.bsky.social
On this week's episode we're digging into the history and folklore of Lincolnshire, hanging out with @lincsfolk.bsky.social, and disturbing a monster in the woods that lives beside a half-forgotten well... 🖤
#folklore #podcast #folktales #folkcustoms #lincolnshire #ghosts #werewolf #witchsky
May 19, 2025 at 6:37 PM
g0blinegg.bsky.social
I really want to try and do more podcast appearances this year, if anyone needs a guest or knows of a particular podcast that might be looking let me know!

#podcast #history #localhistory #Shropshire #folklore #folktales #folkcustoms
a skeleton is standing on a sidewalk holding a bottle and a piece of paper .
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January 6, 2026 at 2:43 PM
jackinthegreen.bsky.social
We're gearing up for Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green 2025!

Put it in your calendars, Friday 2nd May - Monday 5th May 2025

#HastingsJackInTheGreen #HastingsJack2025 #EnglishFolk #FolkCustoms
November 15, 2024 at 8:38 PM
threeravenspod.bsky.social
On this week's Bonus Episode - the last of Series 6 - we're talking all things #Midsummer! From the #history of the term #Litha to #Wicca, Gerald Gardner and Aleister Crowley, plus a new story about #JohnBarleycorn, it's OUT NOW! #folklore #podcast #folktales #folkcustoms #pagan
June 12, 2025 at 11:13 AM
g0blinegg.bsky.social
The Moon holds a rich symbolism and mythology cross culturally, and this is no different in Shropshire. You can read all about Moon folklore by following the link below.

nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2023/05/the-...

#Moon #Folklore #Folktales #Witches #Folkcustoms
The guardian of the Night- The moon in Shropshire Folklore
The moon is a magnificent thing. As the closest celestial body to earth, it has been the source of fascination and intrigue for as long as ...
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January 22, 2026 at 9:08 AM
janetomlinson.bsky.social
Yesterday's #wassailing... 😀 Led by the @eynshammorris.bsky.social, villagers processed through the orchard banging pots & pans to scare evil spirits & singing to wake the #appletrees to encourage a good harvest. Long may this old #folktradition continue!
#FolkCustoms #folkyfriday #FolkloreSunday
January 18, 2026 at 2:35 PM
janetomlinson.bsky.social
Last week we went to #AbbotsBromley, #Staffordshire, to witness the extraordinary & ancient #HornDance, a #FolkDance that has taken place for perhaps 800+ years. I've wanted to see this for years!

#FolkCustoms #TraditionalDance #MorrisDancing #folkyfriday #FolkloreSunday #FolkTradition #oldways
September 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
threeravenspod.bsky.social
Well holy moly, pig-in-a-pokey, it's #July - meaning it's time for an all-new 12-page Three Ravens Newsletter, filled with cool features and #witchy business! 🖤

Access our monthly newsletters, and tonnes of exclusive goodies, via our #Patreon - link in bio!

#folklore #podcast #folkcustoms
July 1, 2025 at 10:08 AM
threeravenspod.bsky.social
New Three Ravens Bonus Episode OUT NOW! 🖤

Listen here: linktr.ee/threeravensp...

#history #folklore #podcast #myths #legends #folktales #fairytales #folkcustoms #threeravens #threeravenspodcast #seashanties #shanties #haulawayjoe #santiana #spanishladies #folk #folkmusic #folksongs
March 20, 2025 at 9:14 AM
threeravenspod.bsky.social
And now for a little Bonus Song we recorded in the woods yesterday! 🖤

This one is called "The Mermaid" and we hope you enjoy it!

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#history #folklore #podcast #folkcustoms #seashanties #shanties #folkmusic #FolkloreThursday
March 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
threeravenspod.bsky.social
On this week's episode of Local Legends Martin is joined around the campfire by Dr @rorywaterman.bsky.social and Dr Anna Milon, a.k.a. @hexnhart.bsky.social of the @lincsfolk.bsky.social Project! 🖤

#history #folklore #podcast #myths #legends #folktales #fairytales #folkcustoms #lincolnshire
May 24, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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Mari Lwyd, Chepstow

#chepstowwassail #marilwyd #wassail #folkcustoms #chepstow
January 20, 2024 at 10:06 PM
threeravenspod.bsky.social
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#history #folklore #podcast #myths #legends #folktales #fairytales #folkcustoms #wiltshire #salisbury #warminster #devizes #oldsarum #stonehenge #avebury #ufosighting #ghost #fairies #ufocommunity #ghosts #salisburycathedral #longleat #kingarthur #newepisode #booksky #witchsky
May 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
threeravenspod.bsky.social
#WyrdWednesday If folk are interested in the #history and #folkcustoms of #Midsummer as a pagan festival - and/or maybe fancy a short yet spooky story based on the #folksong "John Barleycorn" - then do please give this a listen. Link in bio! 🖤 #JohnBarleycorn #folklore #podcast
threeravenspod.bsky.social Three Ravens Podcast @threeravenspod.bsky.social · Jun 12
On this week's Bonus Episode - the last of Series 6 - we're talking all things #Midsummer! From the #history of the term #Litha to #Wicca, Gerald Gardner and Aleister Crowley, plus a new story about #JohnBarleycorn, it's OUT NOW! #folklore #podcast #folktales #folkcustoms #pagan
June 18, 2025 at 11:59 AM
threeravenspod.bsky.social
All aboard, shipmates - our Sea Shanties episode is OUT NOW including brand new versions of "Haul Away Joe," "Santiana," and "Spanish Ladies!" 🖤

Listen and learn more here: linktr.ee/threeravensp...

#history #folklore #podcast #folkcustoms #seashanties #shanties #folkmusic #FolkloreThursday
March 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
threeravenspod.bsky.social
On this week's episode of Local Legends Martin is joined by folk musician, editor of Facts & Fiction magazine, and author of books including #Derbyshire Folk Tales, Pete Castle! 🖤

#history #folklore #podcast #folktales #fairytales #folkcustoms #arborlow #petecastle #storytelling
April 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
brierfieldpoet.bsky.social
The old ways are still alive

#poetry #beltane #mayday #may #goddess #dancing #folkdance #mature #memories #flirting #over50 #over40 #teen #lancashirepoet #folklore #folkcustoms #dance #desires #meetup #desires #babes #temptation
May 2, 2025 at 9:17 AM
shropwitchespod.bsky.social
We are very excited to share that tickets for our live event at Boscobel house are now available to purchase via the English Heritage website! We would love to see some of you there!

www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-...

#history #folklore #Shropshire #boscobel #folktales #folkcustoms
October 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
threeravenspod.bsky.social
Our new episode is OUT NOW and this week we are diving deep into the pink river of #Leicestershire #history and #folklore - and Eleanor has written a real weepy story, so brace yourself for that one! 🖤 Listen and learn more here: linktr.ee/threeravensp... #podcast #legends #folktales #folkcustoms
March 24, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Some very interesting banshee folklore and the possible ties to professional keeners: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... #folklore #folkloring #banshee #keening #irishfolklore #folkcustoms #funeraltraditions #irishcustoms #funeralcustoms
Do you believe in the banshee?
The common belief was the banshee was a ghostly female messenger of death who would let out a sorrowful wail in an unearthly voice
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February 28, 2025 at 2:42 PM