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Amy - Part-time Goblin 🐸 Folklorist researching the Folklore and Ghostlore of Shropshire 👻
Teacher of Religious Studies
Writer of 'The Best Of Men' -A Shropshire folk horror 🦇
There has been a bit of a slump on the blog currently as I am working hard on my book, in hope I can finish it soon. I've loved the research process so much, so I can't wait to share the Devilish stories with you!
#Folklore #Shropshire #History #Devillore #Satan
Haha it looks like it doesn't it? Its his pet bear that he liked to ride, especially during the entrance to dinner parties
I love the details on the 13th-century oak door to St Peter's Church, Cound. You can't help but wonder who has crossed the threshold over the centuries. What did this place mean to them? It is so special to be able to follow in their footsteps ☀️
#churchcrawling #history #shropshire
Over the last few days, imposter syndrome has been massively kicking in, but I'm trying to make my brain a kind place, and remember how far I've come. It's such a privilege to share my love of history and folklore, in my own unique way.
#history #folklore #Shropshire
📢 New Post 📢
In my latest article, I have built upon previous research. It discusses the Coalport ferry disaster of 1799, and the many lives lost to the river. This one is personal to me, as it also includes my own families loss.
nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2022/03/loss...
#History
I have always loved St Bartholomew's Church in Tong. It's a building with a rich history. Founded by Lady Isabella de Pembrugge, her tomb can still be seen. I noticed today it bears a hexafoil, an apotropaic symbol believed to ward off evil and provide protection.
#hexafoil #apotropaic #Folklore
🎙New Episode🎙
In our latest episode we explore the rituals, superstitions, and customs that surround death from the practical to the profound. What can we learn from historical funeral practices?
#History #Folklore #Shropshire #Death #Funerals #Victorians
Them owls definitely know! I find death omens and funeral folklore fascinating so it was so much fun to record this epsiode!
Listening to the latest episode of The Shropshire Witches Podcast (about Victorian death rituals and mourning), but surprised at how oblivious bees are; one must TELL them that someone has died, while - by contrast - them owls KNOW. @g0blinegg.bsky.social @shropwitchespod.bsky.social
I love this! Me too! She needs to travel the length and breadth of England like a victorian folklorist mapping them out!
