Folklore in Museums: Objects of Tailors, Spinners & Weavers

Welcome to our fourth blog post in this 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 Tailors, Spinners & Weavers – … Continue reading Folklore in Museums: Objects of Tailors, Spinners & Weavers

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

GUEST BLOG: The Life Of A Nordic Animist, Singer And Composer – Why Rituals Are Important To My Music

Welcome to our fourth guest blog post – an exploration of nordic rituals and their relationship with creativity and music, as written by Christine Kammerer. If you would like to submit an article, please tell us about your proposal using the form on the Contact page or by sending us a message on Twitter, and … Continue reading GUEST BLOG: The Life Of A Nordic Animist, Singer And Composer – Why Rituals Are Important To My Music