We have a matter of hours left of our kickstarter to fund series 2! Please share and spread the word. I am so grateful for all the love and support you've given me 💚
#WorldBeeDay In Shropshire, Bee's were once described as 'Coorus craiturs’ and played a key role in the counties folklore. Read all about their prominence, folkloric associations, as well as the 'Telling the Bee's' ritual -
After a few knocks this week, I'm really having a crisis of confidence regarding my work and a big ol' bout of imposter syndrome. I am trying my best to be kind to myself and ease through it ✨️
@Amynearlyknowledgeable I'm a digital marketer (content, social, all that nonsense) and seeing how you're promoting this stuff successfully is impressive. Especially on the Fediverse! It's also genuine and heartfelt and interesting.
It may not feel like that today but you're doing an amazing job.
I've uncovered more information about Nanny Morgan! I'm just trying to dig a bit deeper now, but I'm definitely in need of a rewrite! It makes me so happy to add more depth to her story!
I had a lovely day visiting Boscobel House for the first time. It was converted by John Giffard in 1632 from a timber framed farmhouse.
Most famously, It was where Charles II hid to escape Parliamentary soldiers after the Battle of Worcester.
We have just 7 days left of the kickstarter to reach our target. I am so grateful for all of the support I've received so far. Together, we can make the second series a reality!
My name is Amy, and I'm a writer and folklorist specialising in the interplay between history and folklore, with an emphasis on the Folklore and Ghosts of Shropshire.
Ann Morgan's story highlights the importance of honouring historical legacies in folkloric narratives. I believe it's time for the woman behind the witch to be remembered. Let's celebrate her for all of her intricacies.
Astley Abbot's Church contains the remains of a 'maiden garland'. Heart shaped and decorated with cloth and ribbons, It exists in memory of Hannah Phillips. #folklore states she drowned on the eve of her wedding in May 1709. She still haunts the local area in her wedding dress.
Whilst you walk, thank the landscape for its beauty. Speak to the spirits that inhabit the space. Respect those who have come before you and listen deeply, for they might have a lesson or two ✨️
#NationalParanormalDay Shropshire is a ghost ridden place, and you can read about some of Shropshire's spirits by following the link below. These tales are important, They deserve to be remembered. 👻