Welcome to a new category in our Blog, called Folklore Favourites: promoting lovely projects from other members of the international Folklore community. This week, we would like to introduce you to the Centre For Folklore, Myth And Magic, in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, England. Founded by Fine Arts graduate Holly Elsdon in April 2019, the Centre … Continue reading Folklore Favourites: Centre For Folklore, Myth And Magic
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The Power of Folklore: The ‘Ghosts’ of Berry Pomeroy Castle
Welcome to another of our Superstition Saturday in-house articles. This piece was originally written under the title Ruins and Ghosts: How a Work of Gothic Fiction Created the Most Haunted Site in Britain for Superstition Sam's undergraduate degree. Hope you enjoy it! Berry Pomeroy Castle is an early 15th century property located in Gatcombe Valley … Continue reading The Power of Folklore: The ‘Ghosts’ of Berry Pomeroy Castle
Superstitions of Magpies: One for Sorrow or One for Joy?
When Britons think of superstitions, no doubt one of the first that will come to mind is that magpies are bad luck. But are they really that bad? For this month's in-house blog article, we are going to look at the reputation of this bird in the British Isles, and hopefully try to see them … Continue reading Superstitions of Magpies: One for Sorrow or One for Joy?
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