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I just wanted to thank you for being so lovely. Thank you for all the interest in my research, my blog, and posts. I truly believe that local folklore and history deserve to be championed and have always tried my best to capture its importance.💚

#history #shropshire #folklore #localhistorymatters

St Mary’s Church, Stottesdon, is a Norman gem with early medieval roots. Its highlight is the Herefordshire school Romanesque font placed there by Aston Master Mason in 1138. It was praised by Pevsner as Shropshire’s finest—an enduring witness to centuries of faith and community.

#medieval #history

The Nine Men Of Madeley I want to take us back to St Michael’s churchyard in Madeley now, for there are still more stories to be told. Let us pause amongst the head...

Today is the anniversary of the deaths of the 'Nine Men of Madeley'. Of the nine 'men', most were still boys who died in a mining disaster. I have rewritten my article to reflect new research about the tragedy.

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#history #localhistory

It's officially 1 year since our first episode! Thank you so much for coming with us on this journey and for all the support! We have had so much fun this year and there will be some more episodes coming your way very soon!

#Shropshire #folklore #history #Witches

St Mary’s Church, Stottesdon, is a Norman gem with early medieval roots. Its highlight is the Herefordshire school Romanesque font placed there by Aston Master Mason in 1138. It was praised by Pevsner as Shropshire’s finest—an enduring witness to centuries of faith and community.

#medieval #history

Llanyblodwel churchyard holds an 18th-century table tomb with a carved memento mori. Unusual for lacking any name or inscription, these raised stone memorials were once popular with the emerging middle classes. They are rare now due to being prone to collapse.

#History #Shropshire #Taphophile

So moving ... anyone who had family or friends in the mining community will relate to this - and anyone who doesn't should read it to get a true feel as to what these [often very young] miners and their families lived with every day ...

Thank you so much for sharing! Its such an important story to share! Xx

Llanyblodwel churchyard holds an 18th-century table tomb with a carved memento mori. Unusual for lacking any name or inscription, these raised stone memorials were once popular with the emerging middle classes. They are rare now due to being prone to collapse.

#History #Shropshire #Taphophile

If this ain't me ✨️

I just wanted to thank you for being so lovely. Thank you for all the interest in my research, my blog, and posts. I truly believe that local folklore and history deserve to be championed and have always tried my best to capture its importance.💚

#history #shropshire #folklore #localhistorymatters

My debut folk horror audio drama is now available! Enter a world immersed in Shropshire Folklore, ruled by Devil Himself. There's something very strange afoot up the stiperstones!

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The Nine Men Of Madeley I want to take us back to St Michael’s churchyard in Madeley now, for there are still more stories to be told. Let us pause amongst the head...

Today is the anniversary of the deaths of the 'Nine Men of Madeley'. Of the nine 'men', most were still boys who died in a mining disaster. I have rewritten my article to reflect new research about the tragedy.

nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2021/05/the-...

#history #localhistory

A newspaper report detailing Emma's story

✨️NEW POST✨️

My latest blog post discusses the complex story of Emma Davies, who was at the centre of 'The Shropshire Hoax' in 1883. Though not a traditional ghost story, I believe her story is important.

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#Shropshire #History #Folklore #ghosts

I love everything about this 💚

Victorian gravestones often featured hands, a common funerary motif. A hand with an upward finger symbolized the path to heaven and eternal life, guiding mourners to look heavenward, trust in God, and find comfort.

This particularly lovely example is from Great Ness, Shropshire.

#taphophile

Pentre Ifan is over five thousand years old and constructed from local bluestone (also used for Stonehenge), there is a real magic to this ancient site. Folklore suggests that fairies are seen here, resembling little children in clothes like "soldiers with red caps."

#Folklore #prehistory

A gorgeous example of a mosaic gravestone in Broseley Cemetery, Shropshire.Though fairly rare in the wider Telford area, they reflect the influence of the tile work industry in the Severn Valley and the skills its artisans possessed. I think this is particularly beautiful. 💚

#history #taphophile

Episode 44 - Shropshire Folklore with Amy Boucher - Folkloring  Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast.   In this episode I have a conversation with Amy Boucher - blogger, podcaster and folklore expert on all things Shropshire. We discuss land spirits, perso...

The latest episode is out and I was blessed converse with the lovely and VERY knowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social . I laughed harder during this conversation than I have in a long time! www.folkloringpodcast.com/2275302/epis... #folklore #shropshire #nearlyknowledgeable #shropshirewitches

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In Hope Bowdler churchyard lies Francis Phillips (1657); his gravestone is one of the oldest in Shropshire. On the stone, it wishes for "an untroubled mold" which expresses his desire to lie in the grave undisturbed. It is an incredible piece of history and reminds us how special churchyards can be.

Folklore has unfairly stereotyped Ann 'Nanny' Morgan the 'Wenlock Witch'. I've dedicated the best part of 4 years to researching her and sharing her story. She deserves to be remembered with dignity.

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#Shropshire #Folklore #History #Witch

6 years of us 🦇

#Anniversary

Today is officially 2 YEARS! since The Best of Men was released! I'm still so proud of my little folk horror. Thank you to everyone who listened and supported us. There is still so much of this story to tell! 😈

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#Folklore #Shropshire #Folkhorror #Audiodrama

It was an amazing feeling to see John Barleycorn finally find a home in 'The Cleansing Power of Fire'. @infestedpublishing.bsky.social are amazing and this anthology is a perfect ode to folk horror and the blazing solstice sun!

Available on Saturday!

#Folklore ##Folkhorror

Loss and the River- some stories of Jackfield There is something quite special about Jackfield. The whole area hums with its history, it’s a tangible, accessible thing. As you walk past...

'This story is a narrative mudlark, we are picking up stories as we go'

The following article discusses the lives lost to the River Severn. It's a personal tale, linked to my own families story.

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#History #localhistory #Shropshire

It might be slightly odd to some, but I collect WW1 postcards. I find them such a tangible reminder of the human cost of the conflict. Its a privilege to be able to read such simple words of love and dedication over a century later. Here are some of my favourites.

#history #WW1 #WorldWarOne

Love this!!

It really is special!!