Folklore in Museums: Objects of Jewellery, Blacksmithing & Mining

Welcome to the third blog post in our Folklore in Museums series. This month, we are collaborating with Dr Peter Hewitt from the Folklore Museums Network, who has selected an array of charms, amulets and other folklore objects housed in museum collections to discuss their historical contexts. Today's theme is Jewellery, Blacksmithing & Mining – … Continue reading Folklore in Museums: Objects of Jewellery, Blacksmithing & Mining

Folklore in Museums: Objects of Fishing & Seafaring

Welcome to the second blog post in our Folklore in Museums series. This month, we are collaborating with Dr Peter Hewitt from the Folklore Museums Network, who has selected an array of charms, amulets and other folklore objects housed in museum collections to discuss their historical contexts. Today's theme is Fishes, Fishing and Seafaring – … Continue reading Folklore in Museums: Objects of Fishing & Seafaring

Folklore in Museums: Objects of Agriculture & Farming

Welcome to the first blog post in our Folklore in Museums series. This month, we are collaborating with Dr Peter Hewitt from the Folklore Museums Network, who has selected an array of charms, amulets and other folklore objects housed in museum collections to discuss their historical contexts. Today's theme is Agriculture & Farming - and … Continue reading Folklore in Museums: Objects of Agriculture & Farming