The Folklore Library & Archive
@folklorelibrary.bsky.social
Registered Charity No: 1203418. Patrons: Michael Rosen, Joanne Harris.
Preserving traditional heritage and folklore materials for the future, and delivering these through open access. Focus on at-risk heritage.
Online at www.folklorelibrary.com
Preserving traditional heritage and folklore materials for the future, and delivering these through open access. Focus on at-risk heritage.
Online at www.folklorelibrary.com
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Launching our important new fundraiser:
SECURE THE FUTURE OF THE FOLKLORE LIBRARY & ARCHIVE FOR ALL
Please read our story at gofund.me/4e063560
If you can make a donation on that link, please help us. Donations will earn you a range of rewards to show our gratitude, pictured below.
Thank you
SECURE THE FUTURE OF THE FOLKLORE LIBRARY & ARCHIVE FOR ALL
Please read our story at gofund.me/4e063560
If you can make a donation on that link, please help us. Donations will earn you a range of rewards to show our gratitude, pictured below.
Thank you
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After Dark - new podcast episode on the Vardo #witch trials with me, @maddypelling.bsky.social and Anthony Delaney
www.historyhit.com/podcast/afte...
If you want to know more: my book Witchcraft: A History in 13 Trials and the work of Norwegian expert Liv Helen Willumsen
www.historyhit.com/podcast/afte...
If you want to know more: my book Witchcraft: A History in 13 Trials and the work of Norwegian expert Liv Helen Willumsen
January 16, 2026 at 11:10 AM
After Dark - new podcast episode on the Vardo #witch trials with me, @maddypelling.bsky.social and Anthony Delaney
www.historyhit.com/podcast/afte...
If you want to know more: my book Witchcraft: A History in 13 Trials and the work of Norwegian expert Liv Helen Willumsen
www.historyhit.com/podcast/afte...
If you want to know more: my book Witchcraft: A History in 13 Trials and the work of Norwegian expert Liv Helen Willumsen
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Hey #Frome, let's talk about witches! There's still some tickets for my talk on the 22nd 🌟
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-histor...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-histor...
January 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Hey #Frome, let's talk about witches! There's still some tickets for my talk on the 22nd 🌟
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-histor...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-histor...
We are now Appreciating @exeterunispeccoll.bsky.social 's Dragon.
So much appreciating. So little time.
So much appreciating. So little time.
This book (1886) not only features a drawing of a dragon on its cover, but is also embossed with stylised dragon scales!
The author, Charles Gould, built on Darwin's theory of evolution & proposed that mythical monsters may not be imaginary after all...
📷 Reserve 398.469 GOU
#AppreciateADragonDay
The author, Charles Gould, built on Darwin's theory of evolution & proposed that mythical monsters may not be imaginary after all...
📷 Reserve 398.469 GOU
#AppreciateADragonDay
January 16, 2026 at 12:35 PM
We are now Appreciating @exeterunispeccoll.bsky.social 's Dragon.
So much appreciating. So little time.
So much appreciating. So little time.
Show us your best dragons to appreciate on this most appreciative of dragon days, GLAM followers...
Today is NATIONAL APPRECIATE A DRAGON DAY so we invite you to appreciate this dragon from our collections.
The AZDAHA is a mythological Iranian dragon, described in Persian sources as an enormous winged serpent.
This example is from the Gothic Map in our Folkloristan collection, item F_24_GM_06
The AZDAHA is a mythological Iranian dragon, described in Persian sources as an enormous winged serpent.
This example is from the Gothic Map in our Folkloristan collection, item F_24_GM_06
January 16, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Show us your best dragons to appreciate on this most appreciative of dragon days, GLAM followers...
More dragons from @maacambridge.bsky.social for National Appreciate a Dragon Day. We are appreciating these right now
It's #NationalAppreciateADragonDay, so we're going to take a moment to admire some of the dragons on display at MAA. From an intricately carved netsuke to the adorable depiction on a piece of stained glass, we think they're all pretty special. How many dragons will you find during your next visit?
January 16, 2026 at 12:24 PM
More dragons from @maacambridge.bsky.social for National Appreciate a Dragon Day. We are appreciating these right now
Today is NATIONAL APPRECIATE A DRAGON DAY so we invite you to appreciate this dragon from our collections.
The AZDAHA is a mythological Iranian dragon, described in Persian sources as an enormous winged serpent.
This example is from the Gothic Map in our Folkloristan collection, item F_24_GM_06
The AZDAHA is a mythological Iranian dragon, described in Persian sources as an enormous winged serpent.
This example is from the Gothic Map in our Folkloristan collection, item F_24_GM_06
January 16, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Today is NATIONAL APPRECIATE A DRAGON DAY so we invite you to appreciate this dragon from our collections.
The AZDAHA is a mythological Iranian dragon, described in Persian sources as an enormous winged serpent.
This example is from the Gothic Map in our Folkloristan collection, item F_24_GM_06
The AZDAHA is a mythological Iranian dragon, described in Persian sources as an enormous winged serpent.
This example is from the Gothic Map in our Folkloristan collection, item F_24_GM_06
January 15, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Now with added weevil!
Seriously, this keeps getting better and better. 😃
Get your tickets here bit.ly/flaevents and be part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Seriously, this keeps getting better and better. 😃
Get your tickets here bit.ly/flaevents and be part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Last chance to grab tickets for #CuraotrRob 's online talk tonight about the excavations of and ongoing research at Fishbourne Roman Palace!
There will be thrills. 🤩
There will be spills. 😮
There will be at least one weevil. 🤔
Book here: bit.ly/flaevents (8pm UK time)
There will be thrills. 🤩
There will be spills. 😮
There will be at least one weevil. 🤔
Book here: bit.ly/flaevents (8pm UK time)
January 15, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Now with added weevil!
Seriously, this keeps getting better and better. 😃
Get your tickets here bit.ly/flaevents and be part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Seriously, this keeps getting better and better. 😃
Get your tickets here bit.ly/flaevents and be part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
TONIGHT! At 8pm UK time, you can enter the mysteries of the fascinating @romanpalace.bsky.social courtesy of #CuratorRob, who will be joining us to talk about the palace and what it tells us of #Roman life.
Tickets: bit.ly/flaevents
Don't miss out - it's going to be great 😃
#Skystorians #History
Tickets: bit.ly/flaevents
Don't miss out - it's going to be great 😃
#Skystorians #History
January 15, 2026 at 11:20 AM
TONIGHT! At 8pm UK time, you can enter the mysteries of the fascinating @romanpalace.bsky.social courtesy of #CuratorRob, who will be joining us to talk about the palace and what it tells us of #Roman life.
Tickets: bit.ly/flaevents
Don't miss out - it's going to be great 😃
#Skystorians #History
Tickets: bit.ly/flaevents
Don't miss out - it's going to be great 😃
#Skystorians #History
We are open to the public for browsing and research tomorrow and every Wednesday from 10am until 4pm at our home at Tanners Yard, 100 High Street, Crediton.
Come and visit us, look at our resources and meet the team behind the charity. Tea and coffee is ready for you!
Come and visit us, look at our resources and meet the team behind the charity. Tea and coffee is ready for you!
January 13, 2026 at 7:14 PM
We are open to the public for browsing and research tomorrow and every Wednesday from 10am until 4pm at our home at Tanners Yard, 100 High Street, Crediton.
Come and visit us, look at our resources and meet the team behind the charity. Tea and coffee is ready for you!
Come and visit us, look at our resources and meet the team behind the charity. Tea and coffee is ready for you!
Thursday at 8pm. Actual dress is image not guaranteed (it could be worse)
Join us for our next online talk. Tickets at bit.ly/flaevents
Join us for our next online talk. Tickets at bit.ly/flaevents
Just a reminder that this idiot will be talking (online) about latest goings-on at the Palace THIS THURSDAY 15th Jan, at 8pm.
#CuratorRob
We've upped his medication, so with a bit of luck he might be reasonably coherent. 🙄😬
For £5+booking fee, you can reserve your place here: bit.ly/flaevents
#CuratorRob
We've upped his medication, so with a bit of luck he might be reasonably coherent. 🙄😬
For £5+booking fee, you can reserve your place here: bit.ly/flaevents
January 13, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Thursday at 8pm. Actual dress is image not guaranteed (it could be worse)
Join us for our next online talk. Tickets at bit.ly/flaevents
Join us for our next online talk. Tickets at bit.ly/flaevents
MOSAICS! ... HYPOCAUST CONTROVERSY!! ... BEARDS!!!
Don't forget that this Thursday evening at 8pm, online via Zoom, there is a once-only opportunity to learn all about those things and more as we host the fabulous #CuratorRob from @romanpalace.bsky.social
Tickets £5 + fee from bit.ly/flaevents
Don't forget that this Thursday evening at 8pm, online via Zoom, there is a once-only opportunity to learn all about those things and more as we host the fabulous #CuratorRob from @romanpalace.bsky.social
Tickets £5 + fee from bit.ly/flaevents
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January 10, 2026 at 9:05 AM
MOSAICS! ... HYPOCAUST CONTROVERSY!! ... BEARDS!!!
Don't forget that this Thursday evening at 8pm, online via Zoom, there is a once-only opportunity to learn all about those things and more as we host the fabulous #CuratorRob from @romanpalace.bsky.social
Tickets £5 + fee from bit.ly/flaevents
Don't forget that this Thursday evening at 8pm, online via Zoom, there is a once-only opportunity to learn all about those things and more as we host the fabulous #CuratorRob from @romanpalace.bsky.social
Tickets £5 + fee from bit.ly/flaevents
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Fearful February will be concluding with the in-person UK GHOST STORY FESTIVAL event at QUAD in Derby, taking in three days of panels, interviews, talks, workshops and more here in Derby! www.derbyquad.co.uk/ukgsf/ #Derby #Derbyshire #EastMidlands #ghosts #ghoststory #ghoststories
January 4, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Fearful February will be concluding with the in-person UK GHOST STORY FESTIVAL event at QUAD in Derby, taking in three days of panels, interviews, talks, workshops and more here in Derby! www.derbyquad.co.uk/ukgsf/ #Derby #Derbyshire #EastMidlands #ghosts #ghoststory #ghoststories
Yes - we have snagged the one and only #CuratorRob from @romanpalace.bsky.social for an online talk. Book now ... this may never happen again, and there may be repercussions!
bit.ly/flaevents
bit.ly/flaevents
We may regret it, but we're allowing #CuratorRob out in public. We've hosed him down and locked his cider shed, so it'll be fine, right?🙏😬
For ONE NIGHT ONLY (15 Jan, 8pm) he's giving an online talk about the recent discoveries at Palace. Huxley may feature.
£5 plus booking fee. bit.ly/flaevents
For ONE NIGHT ONLY (15 Jan, 8pm) he's giving an online talk about the recent discoveries at Palace. Huxley may feature.
£5 plus booking fee. bit.ly/flaevents
January 6, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Yes - we have snagged the one and only #CuratorRob from @romanpalace.bsky.social for an online talk. Book now ... this may never happen again, and there may be repercussions!
bit.ly/flaevents
bit.ly/flaevents
E-books are reading.
Comics are reading.
Genre is reading.
Fanfic is reading.
Text-based games are reading.
Audiobooks are reading.
Braille books are reading.
Non-fiction is reading.
Picture books are reading.
There is no single way to read, nor is any reading style more worthy than another.
Comics are reading.
Genre is reading.
Fanfic is reading.
Text-based games are reading.
Audiobooks are reading.
Braille books are reading.
Non-fiction is reading.
Picture books are reading.
There is no single way to read, nor is any reading style more worthy than another.
January 3, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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The next online talk will look at life on the road in the mediaeval period. What was it like to travel, who could be found on the road, and what observations did they leave us?
I'll be live online at 7pmGMT on Wednesday 28 January.
Booking & more info:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-mediae...
I'll be live online at 7pmGMT on Wednesday 28 January.
Booking & more info:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-mediae...
January 3, 2026 at 12:16 PM
The next online talk will look at life on the road in the mediaeval period. What was it like to travel, who could be found on the road, and what observations did they leave us?
I'll be live online at 7pmGMT on Wednesday 28 January.
Booking & more info:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-mediae...
I'll be live online at 7pmGMT on Wednesday 28 January.
Booking & more info:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-mediae...
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Today is J.R.R. Tolkien's birthday!
Born in 1892, Tolkien paved the way for modern fantasy literature and his creativity continues to inspire the minds of many to this day. ✨
📸 | Tolkien, Bournemouth, July 1965
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries, MS. Tolkien photogr. 7, fol. 75r
(c) Tolkien Trust, 2015
Born in 1892, Tolkien paved the way for modern fantasy literature and his creativity continues to inspire the minds of many to this day. ✨
📸 | Tolkien, Bournemouth, July 1965
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries, MS. Tolkien photogr. 7, fol. 75r
(c) Tolkien Trust, 2015
January 3, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Today is J.R.R. Tolkien's birthday!
Born in 1892, Tolkien paved the way for modern fantasy literature and his creativity continues to inspire the minds of many to this day. ✨
📸 | Tolkien, Bournemouth, July 1965
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries, MS. Tolkien photogr. 7, fol. 75r
(c) Tolkien Trust, 2015
Born in 1892, Tolkien paved the way for modern fantasy literature and his creativity continues to inspire the minds of many to this day. ✨
📸 | Tolkien, Bournemouth, July 1965
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries, MS. Tolkien photogr. 7, fol. 75r
(c) Tolkien Trust, 2015
For our first online talk of 2026 we are hosting Dr Rob Symmons from @romanpalace.bsky.social who will be discussing the incredible archaeological finds and history of the site, including folklore-filled mosaics!
Thursday 15 Jan, 8pm via Zoom
Tickets £5 + booking fee from
bit.ly/flaevents
Thursday 15 Jan, 8pm via Zoom
Tickets £5 + booking fee from
bit.ly/flaevents
January 3, 2026 at 1:56 PM
For our first online talk of 2026 we are hosting Dr Rob Symmons from @romanpalace.bsky.social who will be discussing the incredible archaeological finds and history of the site, including folklore-filled mosaics!
Thursday 15 Jan, 8pm via Zoom
Tickets £5 + booking fee from
bit.ly/flaevents
Thursday 15 Jan, 8pm via Zoom
Tickets £5 + booking fee from
bit.ly/flaevents
Just added our reference library as part of John Widdowson’s collections is this handy little reference guide, compiled by the pre-Ollie “keeper of @themerl.bsky.social” Andrew Jewell.
Incidentally, @olliedouglas.bsky.social the book underneath is a fun tome on making cheeses!
Incidentally, @olliedouglas.bsky.social the book underneath is a fun tome on making cheeses!
December 18, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Just added our reference library as part of John Widdowson’s collections is this handy little reference guide, compiled by the pre-Ollie “keeper of @themerl.bsky.social” Andrew Jewell.
Incidentally, @olliedouglas.bsky.social the book underneath is a fun tome on making cheeses!
Incidentally, @olliedouglas.bsky.social the book underneath is a fun tome on making cheeses!
Last call for tickets!
Our last online talk of 2025 starts in just over 2 hours. James Frost will be talking about hobby horse customs, and in particular the Hooden Horse found in Kent.
Tickets are just £5 with a video replay to watch it back later too
Visit bit.ly/flaevents to book
Our last online talk of 2025 starts in just over 2 hours. James Frost will be talking about hobby horse customs, and in particular the Hooden Horse found in Kent.
Tickets are just £5 with a video replay to watch it back later too
Visit bit.ly/flaevents to book
December 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Last call for tickets!
Our last online talk of 2025 starts in just over 2 hours. James Frost will be talking about hobby horse customs, and in particular the Hooden Horse found in Kent.
Tickets are just £5 with a video replay to watch it back later too
Visit bit.ly/flaevents to book
Our last online talk of 2025 starts in just over 2 hours. James Frost will be talking about hobby horse customs, and in particular the Hooden Horse found in Kent.
Tickets are just £5 with a video replay to watch it back later too
Visit bit.ly/flaevents to book
December 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Last call for tickets!
Our last online talk of 2025 starts in just over 2 hours. James Frost will be talking about hobby horse customs, and in particular the Hooden Horse found in Kent.
Tickets are just £5 with a video replay to watch it back later too
Visit bit.ly/flaevents to book
Our last online talk of 2025 starts in just over 2 hours. James Frost will be talking about hobby horse customs, and in particular the Hooden Horse found in Kent.
Tickets are just £5 with a video replay to watch it back later too
Visit bit.ly/flaevents to book
This Sunday at 8pm we will be hosting our last online illustrated talk of the year (don’t worry - they will be back in 2026)
James Frost will be discussing YULETIME HOBBY HORSE CUSTOMS
Tickets are £5 from bit.ly/flaevents
Talk us via Zoom with video replay
Please share on, and come and join us
James Frost will be discussing YULETIME HOBBY HORSE CUSTOMS
Tickets are £5 from bit.ly/flaevents
Talk us via Zoom with video replay
Please share on, and come and join us
December 3, 2025 at 9:26 AM
This Sunday at 8pm we will be hosting our last online illustrated talk of the year (don’t worry - they will be back in 2026)
James Frost will be discussing YULETIME HOBBY HORSE CUSTOMS
Tickets are £5 from bit.ly/flaevents
Talk us via Zoom with video replay
Please share on, and come and join us
James Frost will be discussing YULETIME HOBBY HORSE CUSTOMS
Tickets are £5 from bit.ly/flaevents
Talk us via Zoom with video replay
Please share on, and come and join us
Our next online talk is this coming Sunday, 7th December, at 8pm GMT.
James Frost will be talking about Christmas hobby horse traditions with a focus on hooden horses.
Tickets are just £5, including a video replay of the event, and income supports our charity work.
Book now at bit.ly/flaevents
James Frost will be talking about Christmas hobby horse traditions with a focus on hooden horses.
Tickets are just £5, including a video replay of the event, and income supports our charity work.
Book now at bit.ly/flaevents
December 1, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Our next online talk is this coming Sunday, 7th December, at 8pm GMT.
James Frost will be talking about Christmas hobby horse traditions with a focus on hooden horses.
Tickets are just £5, including a video replay of the event, and income supports our charity work.
Book now at bit.ly/flaevents
James Frost will be talking about Christmas hobby horse traditions with a focus on hooden horses.
Tickets are just £5, including a video replay of the event, and income supports our charity work.
Book now at bit.ly/flaevents
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Last call for tickets
Online talk tonight at 8pm GMT on werewolves in folklore and myth
£5 plus video replay from
bit.ly/flaevents
Online talk tonight at 8pm GMT on werewolves in folklore and myth
£5 plus video replay from
bit.ly/flaevents
November 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Last call for tickets
Online talk tonight at 8pm GMT on werewolves in folklore and myth
£5 plus video replay from
bit.ly/flaevents
Online talk tonight at 8pm GMT on werewolves in folklore and myth
£5 plus video replay from
bit.ly/flaevents
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This offer ends at midnight tomorrow!
Here's something nice: VIANNE on Kindle UK for just 99p! www.amazon.co.uk/Vianne-irres...
Vianne: The irresistible new story from the million-copy bestselling author of CHOCOLAT eBook : Harris, Joanne: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
Vianne: The irresistible new story from the million-copy bestselling author of CHOCOLAT eBook : Harris, Joanne: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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November 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
This offer ends at midnight tomorrow!