New Post*
My new post delves into the weird folklore of Madeley!
Honestly, there is a plethora of uncanny phenomena here, including pterosaurs, ghosts and goat men!
You can read more about my hometown by following the link below-
Jamaica. Anansi the spider-trickster wants to go to Christmas market but he has nothing to sell. He picks some roselle buds to barter. But since he's a well known troublemaker people think he's up to no good, and start chasing him.
Fleeing, Anansi dumps the roselle into a cauldron and the water turns red. People taste it and realize Anansi has a good thing. They add their own ingredients... and they invent sorrel together.
This is the grave of Shropshire's last Sin Eater- Richard Munslow. I'm fascinated by the Sin Eater's place in folklore - a person who exists outside of the boundaries of the community, yet necessary for its spiritual safety. You can read about shropshires last Sin Eater by following the link below
The following post explores Shropshire's satanic associations, and what The Devil- Or 'Owd Scratch' represents to Shropshire Folklore. Its also the inspiration for my audio drama, which is currently in development. You can read more below.