Folklore Favourites: Gwithti An Pystri Museum of Magic & Folklore

Welcome to our third feature of Folklore Favourites: spreading the word about lovely projects from other members of the international Folklore community! This week, we would like to introduce you to the Gwithti An Pystri: a new Museum of Magic and Folklore recently opened in Cornwall. Looking for something to do this Halloween? How about … Continue reading Folklore Favourites: Gwithti An Pystri Museum of Magic & Folklore

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