Amynearlyknowledgeable

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 1 month ago to folklore

The kickstarter for Season 2 is now live! There are a range of great rewards for backers, including signed script books and a chance to be in the drama. This series is an expanded exploration of the folklore of Shropshire and its eponymous Owd Scratch. Please share as widely as possible and donate if you can so we can continue the story!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cgregory/the-best-of-men-a-folk-horror-audio-drama

#Folklore #Paranormal #Shropshire #Folkhorror #Writers

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 1 month ago to folklore

Exploring the potential of creating a 'Best of Men' scriptbook, including commentaries, inspiration, and the lore behind the story. Do you think this would be worth creating?

#Folklore #Shropshire #Satan

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 1 month ago to folklore

NEW POST

My latest post explores the ghosts of Benthall Edge and the influence of the Industrial Revolution on their stories. These tragic hauntings make for difficult but necessary reading.

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2024/04/scarred-by-industry-ghosts-of-benthall.html

#Shropshire #Folklore #Hauntings #Ghostlore #Victorian #History

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 1 month ago to folklore

I still can't believe I found out where she is buried. It still makes me emotional. When I started this journey, I hoped to rewrite her legacy and emphasise her humanity. Sometimes, behind the Folklore and stereotypes is a far more interesting story ✨️

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2022/08/nanny-morgan-and-shropshire-witch.html?m=1

#Folklore #Witchcraft #Shropshire #History #Witches #Folktales

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 1 month ago to random

It's finished! After a day spent refining and rewriting- the second series of 'The Best Of Men' is finally written - and its explosive! Owd Scratch is back! Can't wait for you all to experience it! 🦇😈🌿

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 1 month ago to history

OTD John 'Mad Jack' Mytton died aged 37, a 'old-young man bloated by drink, worn out by too much foolishness.' He was a thunderous roar, tearing across the pages of Shropshire's history, reduced to a mere whisper.
https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2020/09/mad-jack-mytton-this-half-mad-hunting.html?m=1

#Shropshire #History #Folklore

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 1 month ago (edited 19 days ago) to folklore

It's officially 1 year since 'The Best of Men' was released! I've been blown away by the love and support for this, my little folk horror. Thank you all! And if you've still not listened, you can find it here

https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/12499890

#Folklore #Folkhorror #Shropshire #Audiodrama #writer #folktales

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 2 months ago to random

In Shropshire, it was the tradition for farmers to leave off work as soon as they heard the first cuckoo of spring.

They would devote that day to merrymaking and drinking, especially 'Cuckoo Ale'. It was a great day for the community.

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 2 months ago to folklore

NEW POST

My latest post discusses the fascinating world of Shropshire's Death Folklore. These systems of belief provide us with an intimate insight into grief, love, and the people of the past. I hope you enjoy reading.

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2024/03/whispers-from-grave-folklore-of-death.html?m=1

#Folklore #Shropshire #Death #dying #History

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 3 months ago to folklore

They say 'a Shropshire Mon is nivver lost if he can see the Wrekin', and this remarkable place is far more than a hill. It serves as a symbol of Shropshire, its history and people, and of home 💚

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2020/04/the-very-true-origins-of-wrekin.html

#TheWrekin #Folklore #Shropshire #Giants #Hillforts

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Amynearlyknowledgeable, 3 months ago to folklore

If you're interested in reading about some of Shropshire's history, heritage, and folklore, head over to my blogs to explore the tales of the county!

nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com?m=1

https://ko-fi.com/amynearlyknowledgeable

#Folklore #Shropshire #Shropshireday

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 3 months ago to folklore

Bee's were once described as 'Coorus craiturs’ and certainly, they play a key role in Shropshire Folklore. Read all about their prominence in the county, including the 'Telling the Bee's' ritual 🐝

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2023/10/the-folklore-of-bees-in-shropshire.html?m=1

#Folklore #Shropshire #Rural #traditions #Bee's

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 3 months ago to folklore

Happy Valentines Day! Why not celebrate by reading all about Shropshire's marriage folklore?

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2022/03/when-will-you-be-married-nurse-when-mr.html

#Folklore #Shropshire #marriage #Love #valentinesday

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 3 months ago to folklore

In some of Shropshire's older parishes, it was customary for the 'Pancake bell' to be rung on the morning of Shrove Tuesday. Traditionally, it rang to remind folk to go to confession before fasting. But, by the 19th century, it was the cue to prepare the pancake batter!

#Folklore #Shropshire #shrovetuesday

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 3 months ago to folklore

If you missed the live stream last night, you can watch me discuss my love of Shropshire folklore by following the link below!

https://www.youtube.com/live/_cjuVygsvGo?si=nCQI5J2dlqOF8_hs

#Folklore #Shropshire #History #Paranormal

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 3 months ago to folklore

NEW POST (ish)

I have completely rewritten my article regarding Ann Morgan to reflect my most up to date research, including the information about her burial. This lengthy but important post is the definitive account of her story, and thus, I am very excited to share it with you! Nanny Morgan deserves to be remembered 💚

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2022/08/nanny-morgan-and-shropshire-witch.html

#Folklore #Shropshire #Witches #Witchcraft #History #Victorians

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 3 months ago to folklore

I've finally found proof of the location of Nanny Morgan's burial. According to her death record, Ann Morgan was buried in Bourton, just like the Folklore suggests! This is incredible news!! Though we don't have a headstone, we know where she was laid to rest 💚

#Folklore #Shropshire #Witches #History

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Amynearlyknowledgeable, 3 months ago to folklore

This is so cool! You can now listen to my article about Shropshire's giants, read by the fantastic Owen Stanton. I'd definitely recommend a listen!

https://youtu.be/GUfxvdyrRXI?si=BKE5s_NYOWPWCJV6

#Shropshire #Folklore #Giants #Storytelling #NationalStorytellingWeek

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 3 months ago to folklore

In Shropshire, the dead often stayed in the family home until the morning of the funeral. It was believed that then one must carry a corpse out of the home feet first to ensure the deceased couldn't return to haunt the property.

#Folklore #Deathomen #Shropshire

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 3 months ago to random

The life of Mad Jack Mytton is truly fascinating. He subverted the norms of the era and typified the 'Mad, Bad and dangerous to know' archetype. He provides us with an interesting insight into Shropshire's past.
Read more below-

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2020/09/mad-jack-mytton-this-half-mad-hunting.html?m=1

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 3 months ago to history

The Severn has shaped the history of Jackfield. Its always been a transitional place, a means of crossing to nearby Coalport. The following post discusses the ferry disaster of 1799 and some of the lives lost to the river- 🌿

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2022/03/loss-and-river-some-stories-of-jackfield.html?m=1

#History #Historian #Localhistory #Shropshire

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 4 months ago to folklore

Today (22nd January), I will be appearing live on the Paranormal Monkey Podcast! Chatting about Shropshire's Supernatural History and Folklore. Join us LIVE at 8pm and put your questions me! 😃

https://www.youtube.com/live/_cjuVygsvGo?si=RZHtLrCfgV1xUhUB

#Shropshire #Folklore #Paranormal #Ghosts

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 4 months ago to art

As I'm now a part-time art teacher (despite never quite being able to 'art'), I've set a little goal to try and draw something every day. Here's day 2. ✨️

#art #Folklore

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 4 months ago to folklore

NEW POST

My latest post discusses the place and purpose of witchcraft in Shropshire. It's such an exciting subject, so I really hope you enjoy reading!

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2024/01/witchcraft-in-shropshire.html

#Folklore #witchcraft #Shropshire #Folktales #Witches #History

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 4 months ago to folklore

Today, we visited Holy Trinity Church, Bourton. Local folklore hints at it being the final resting place of Ann Morgan. Perhaps she really does lie beneath this earth.

All I know is that it felt very special.

You can read about the woman behind the Folklore by following the link below-

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2022/08/nanny-morgan-and-shropshire-witch.html?m=1

#Witches #Folklore #Shropshire #Folktales #History #Churches

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