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Zoinks book against a purple curtain background

A new batch of copies of my book ZOINKS! THE SPOOKY FOLKLORE BEHIND SCOOBY DOO arrived over the weekend.

Fancy a signed copy? Grab one now from

www.thefolklorepodcast.com/store/p185/Z...

Thank you :)

Books on a table

Today, we’re at the Ross-on Wye book fair between noon and 4pm, at the Larrapurz Centre.

If you’re in the area, come and find us.

And directly opposite is the fantastic @bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social too. Make sure to check her art out

Sign reading Mr T Dry Cleaners

Side hustle?

Yarn bombed bike

VW camper bollard topper

UFO postbox topper

Digger bollard topper

A small selection of a wide variety of folk art yarnbombing photographed in Ross on Wye today

Knitted workmen and traffic lights postbox topper

Postbox topper celebrating the inevitable summer roadworks!

Location: Ross on Wye

Our own photo

Kitchen units

Bookcases

Bookcases with books added

Table and chairs

The Folklore Library & Archive is moving into new premises and the charity has a big fundraiser for this. We have been offered some nationally significant bequests of items and we need your help to make sure they aren't lost. Can you contribute and share?

www.gofundme.com/f/secure-the...

Devon's Forgotten Witches book cover

If you pre-ordered a copy of our new book

DEVON'S FORGOTTEN WITCHES 1860-1910

then it will be shipping to you next week.

If you didn't, you can still grab one from us and have it signed, on the website here:

www.thefolklorepodcast.com/store/p189/D...

Book cover - Yale and the Strange Story of Jacko the Ape-boy

BOOK REVIEW

Yale and the Strange Story of Jacko the Ape-boy
By Christopher L. Murphy

Published by Hancock House Press

"...an interesting pamphlet that analyses each aspect of the story"

Read the full review on my website at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/jacko.html

Thanks @feralharp.bsky.social - just a mini episode but a great interview nonetheless

I read that twice, so I understand it now ;)

To be fair, no other posters we have on display are as useful as @scarfolk.bsky.social

Poster with a finger pointing and the word No

Poster reading ‘whatever you do, don’t’

Work has reached the stage where we have now elected to use these easy to understand information posters.

Thanks @richardlittler.bsky.social for your useful resources for the office :)

I have, but there’s only two episodes up so far and .. not enough!!

Kitchen units

Bookcases

Bookcases with books added

Table and chairs

The Folklore Library & Archive is moving into new premises and the charity has a big fundraiser for this. We have been offered some nationally significant bequests of items and we need your help to make sure they aren't lost. Can you contribute and share?

www.gofundme.com/f/secure-the...

Infographic for Ross on Wye Book Fair, with similar details to the post

This Sunday, between 12pm and 4pm, you'll find me at

ROSS ON WYE BOOK FAIR

Chances to chat, buy books, have them signed and enjoy refreshments with a bunch of authors.

Anyone coming? Say hi if you are

I hope you enjoy it when it gets there :)

Britain's Folklore Year book cover, featuring linocut art of folk traditions

BRITAIN'S FOLKLORE YEAR, published by @harpercollins.bsky.social and @nationaltrust.org.uk is rocketing up the book charts, even though it isn't out until Sept. 11

Pre-order now and help us get to the top, and you can get yourself a saving on the RRP too

www.amazon.co.uk/National-Tru...

#folklore

Nothing ventured… :)

National Trust - Britain's Folklore Year Amazon.com: National Trust - Britain's Folklore Year: 9780008697969: Norman, Mark: Books

Releases on December 16 in the US, but on pre-order now. For example:

www.amazon.com/National-Tru...

The publishers are very excited for this book coming out and, believe me, it is 99.5% because of how it looks!

Whilst caution should be advised on consumption of this volume, a repeat prescription is available if needed

My pleasure

Text about harvest characters with linocut of John Barleycorn

Image of Minehead hobby horse as a linocut with text

Oh, there are soooo many illustrations, all by @mxfrankduffy.bsky.social

Here are a couple of examples

Britain’s Folklore Year: A seasonal journey through our customs, celebrations and rituals (National Trust) A fascinating journey through Britain’s folklore, season by season.Engaging text written by a folklore expert.Includes spells and charms from Britain’s folklore and magic.Shows where you can visit rit...

Yes, indeed. You can pre-order with @harpercollins.bsky.social here:

harpercollins.co.uk/products/bri...

Oh, I hope so :)

Britain's Folklore Year book cover, featuring linocut art of folk traditions

BRITAIN'S FOLKLORE YEAR, published by @harpercollins.bsky.social and @nationaltrust.org.uk is rocketing up the book charts, even though it isn't out until Sept. 11

Pre-order now and help us get to the top, and you can get yourself a saving on the RRP too

www.amazon.co.uk/National-Tru...

#folklore

The Folklore of Birds Folklore of Birds is an imaginative, intriguing gift book that looks at the timeless folklore behind 35 common birds, uncovering surprising stories and unusual facts.

Also, The Folklore of Birds by Alison Davies came out in April, but I don't think it has a focus just on the UK.

www.quarto.com/books/978071...

The Magpie's Nest TITLE: The Magpie's Nest: A Treasury of Bird Folk Tales AUTHOR: Taffy Thomas MBE PUBLISHER: The History Press ISBN: 978-0-750-99005-9 PODCAST EPISODE: Episode 69 REVIEWER: Joana Varanda Published in.....

You could start with this book review on my website:

www.thefolklorepodcast.com/the-magpies-...