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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 4d

I would think so (I haven’t got that book sadly) -he was originally bought at auction in 1990 by Dave, who compiled all the information about him, and was donated to us by Andy.

Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 6d

😂 he’s lovely really! Very friendly, we have long conversations, me and Bob.

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FolkloreThursday @folklorethursday.bsky.social · 6d

Bring us your Ghosts, Monsters and All Things Spooky for today's #FolkloreThursday! This is @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social handing over to @willowwinsham.bsky.social and wishing everyone a suitably ghoulish Spooky Season, see you on the other side, next month, after Bonfire Night!

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FolkloreThursday @folklorethursday.bsky.social · 6d

Huge thanks @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social! @willowwinsham.bsky.social here for the next hour of our Ghosts, Monsters and All Things Spooky themed #FolkloreThursday!

By Gallowglass, wikimedia commons. A white ghostly figure with arms outstretched, a black gaping mouth and black eyes, standing before a brown brick wall.

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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 6d

I know! Who can resist that cheeky smile! I don’t think he’s cursed.

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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 6d

Meet Bob. That’s what we call him here- our resident ‘cursed stone head’. When the couple who found him bought him into the house, their children started seeing ghostly apparitions… #FolkloreThursday

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FolkloreThursday @folklorethursday.bsky.social · 6d

So let's get Spooky Season started on this autumnal #FolkloreThursday! This is @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social your host for the next hour with today's theme of Ghosts, Monsters and All Things Spooky!
Perk of carving swedes- shrivelled scary heads years later... who else is Team Swede at Halloween??

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CFRC-Folklore @cfrc-folklore.bsky.social · 7d

What a wonderful day for the #CFRC 'crew' at @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social! We had a brilliant time networking and workshopping with the next generation of #folklore researchers! Thrilled to have supported this event with @folkloresociety.bsky.social and @herts.ac.uk

Cath 🏴‍☠️ @cathbannister1.bsky.social · 12d

Lovely day with newer researchers at @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social presenting on folk group identities with @drjuliabish.bsky.social on behalf of the @cfrc-folklore.bsky.social, zine making and exploring our folklore origin stories! Thanks Holly and the FLS @folkloresociety.bsky.social.

The back of a zine reading Ta Ta Todmorden with the FLS and CFRC logos

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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 9d

Wednesday!
Join Sophie Hollinshead for a journey through the folk tales of this richly evocative landscape.
Online. Wednesday 1st October 7pm www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail...
@icysedgwick.bsky.social

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Cath 🏴‍☠️ @cathbannister1.bsky.social · 12d

Lovely day with newer researchers at @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social presenting on folk group identities with @drjuliabish.bsky.social on behalf of the @cfrc-folklore.bsky.social, zine making and exploring our folklore origin stories! Thanks Holly and the FLS @folkloresociety.bsky.social.

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Julia Bishop @drjuliabish.bsky.social · 11d

So many interesting conversations with up-and-coming folklore researchers! Thanks to the @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social for excellent hospitality and @folkloresociety.bsky.social for hosting!

Cath 🏴‍☠️ @cathbannister1.bsky.social · 12d

Lovely day with newer researchers at @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social presenting on folk group identities with @drjuliabish.bsky.social on behalf of the @cfrc-folklore.bsky.social, zine making and exploring our folklore origin stories! Thanks Holly and the FLS @folkloresociety.bsky.social.

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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 14d

(We will be hibernating over the winter with the online programme continuing as normal first Wednesday evening of the month)

Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 14d

… (limited places, only a few left)
Ed Kirk’s atmospheric film Black Dog will be showing continuously 1-4pm and we have multiple exhibits to explore.
The cafe will be open to all 10am-11.30am and 1pm-4pm. So come and grab a drink, cake or a delicious lunch and enjoy the folkloric atmosphere…

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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 14d

Last day to visit us in our current premises on Saturday!
With the wonderful wild plant folklorist Roy Vickery giving a talk at 11.30am (this is ticketed and the cafe will be closed for an hour for the talk, but exhibits accessible) followed by Roy a walk to find local plants and their lore…

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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 25d

We don’t have facilities for hybrid events, sorry.

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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 25d

Next Saturday! Join regular guest speaker Ceri Houlbrook for the launch of this amazing new Folklore book!
FREE but booking essential at www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail...

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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · Sep 6

But sadly not for much longer as there just isn’t the support that you find somewhere like London.

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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · Aug 29

Looking forward to this next weekend- great line-up and interesting talks!
I’ll be waffling on about, I mean speaking authoritatively about, Satanic Freemasonry, or lack of …
@folkloresociety.bsky.social
folklore-society.com/event/2693/

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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · Aug 29

7pm Weds 3rd Sept Online

Jacqueline Harris- How and Why We Share Stories: A Reflection on the Influences, Processes and Development of a Storytelling Practice

Jacqueline; a regular speaker at the Centre and is always truly inspiring / thought provoking!

www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail...

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Cath 🏴‍☠️ @cathbannister1.bsky.social · Aug 17

looking forward to being part of the Newer Researchers in #Folklore event on 26 Sept alongside amazing experts at @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social There's still places for this free day of Folklore Studies workshops @folkloresociety.bsky.social @herts.ac.uk

www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail...

Newer Researchers in Folklore | Centre for Folklore

A one-day series of workshops hosted by The Folklore Society

www.folkloremythmagic.com

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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · Aug 15

Wishing you the best of luck!

After all we’ve achieved here it’s crushing to be closing due to lack of money, but our landlord can make more money from the space than we can pay rent, and he’s setting up a new project he needs space for, so…

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Bethan Briggs-Miller @bbmiiler.bsky.social · Aug 12

We need your help!

The East Anglian Folklore Centre is having a fundraiser. We desperately want to keep our space open and have achieved so much this last year.

But for it to continue we need your support. As little as 50p and a share would mean the world.

www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · Aug 6

Yes! So if you buy a ticket you’ll automatically be sent the recording afterwards. 😁

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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · Aug 6

Interested in heritage, folklore, ethnography and sacred sites??
Then this is the talk for you!
Tonight on Zoom with @mossgoblingrrl.bsky.social
www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail...
#heritage #conservation #ethnography #folklore #sacred #sacredsites #research #ethics #talk #online

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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · Aug 1

This is sure to be a great day- the last one here in 2023 was excellent!

The Folklore Society @folkloresociety.bsky.social · Jul 30

This year's Newer Researchers in Folklore Day is on 26 Sept 2025, 10:00–16:00 @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social. Experts will run informative & interactive sessions on material culture of folklore, fieldwork, ethics, & more. More info & booking a free place: www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail...

Morris dancers at Rochester Sweeps Festival, May 2025, photo by Jeremy Harte

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