Amynearlyknowledgeable

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 7 months ago to folklore

I am currently deep in writing the second series of The Best Of Men! If you've not already listened, you can hear it by following the link below-

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

https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/12600423

#Blogger #Shropshire #Audiodrama #Folklore #Folklorist #Satan #Writer

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Amynearlyknowledgeable, 7 months ago to folklore

In the following post, I have returned to the story of Polly Maya's - a young girl tragically murdered by the people who should have loved her. Polly means an awful lot to me, so it's a privilege to share her story

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2023/01/remembering-polly.html?m=1

#Shropshire #Folklore #Truecrime #Hauntings #Paranormal #Telford

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 7 months ago to folklore

NEW POST

My latest post discusses the wonderful world of Bee Folklore and its prominence in Shropshire! I really hope you enjoy it! 🐝

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

#Bees #Beekeeping #Folklore #Shropshire #Beefolklore

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 7 months ago to history

Today is the 227th birthday of John 'Mad Jack' Mytton. His life was characterised by excess and unpredictability. He rode bears and fought miners, a thunderous roar tearing across the pages of Shropshire's history.

Happy birthday, Jack 🎂

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

#Shropshire #History #Folklore #regency

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 8 months ago to history

Today is the anniversary of the mining disaster that took the lives of the 'The Nine Men of Madeley'. Most were still young boys. I've rewritten my article to bring light to this Shropshire tragedy and discuss its impact on the community.

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2021/05/the-nine-men-of-madeley.html

#Shropshire #History #Industrialisation

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 8 months ago to history

St Michael's churchyard - Madeley, Shropshire 💚

#Shropshire #Graves #History

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Amynearlyknowledgeable, 8 months ago to folklore

In Wrockwardine and other parts of Shropshire, glass balls were blown and hung outside of windows and houses. They were known as witch balls and were meant to protect the household against witchcraft and bewitchment. 💀

#Folklore #Shropshire #Witchcraft

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 8 months ago to folklore

NEW POST*

My latest post explores the role of Bread in Shropshire folklore! I really hope you enjoy reading 🍞

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2023/09/the-role-of-bread-in-shropshire-folklore.html

#Folklore #Shropshire #Bread

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 8 months ago to folklore

In St Michael's churchyard, in Madeley is a very important grave. It's that of Charles Arthur Turner - a boy who died whilst playing in the industrial landscape. This is a sad but very important story, which you can read below ~

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2021/01/the-memorials-of-st-michaels-charles.html

#Folklore #Shropshire #History #Graves #Graveyards

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 8 months ago to folklore

Today is the anniversary of Ann Morgan's death. It's a poignant day for me, as after 2 years, Ann seems as familiar as family, yet distant, shackled by the limitations of the past. I've done my best to reclaim her personhood. I hope I've made her proud.

If you can, take a moment to think of her today and remember women like her, who society has tried to erase. She was more than folklore allows her to be. 💚

#Folklore #Shropshire #Witches

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 8 months ago to folklore

Have you listened to my folk horror audio drama, the best of men yet? Set in a landscape ruled by the Devil Himself, It's full of Shropshire folklore, wonderful acting, and is brilliantly produced by Alternative Stories and Fake Realities -

Parts 1 and 2 are free here -https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730

#Audiodrama #Folklore #Shropshire #Writing #writingcommunity #Folkhorror #Folktales

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Amynearlyknowledgeable, 8 months ago to folklore

Thank you all for being so lovely and supportive to me and my work! It means the world to me 💚

#Folklorist #Folklore #Shropshire

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 9 months ago to random

My latest post for Ghostmag discusses Bloudie Jack' the ghost of Shrewsbury's very own medieval serial killer. You can read his story below

https://ghostmag.com/bloudie-jack-shrewsburys-medieval-serial-killer/

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 9 months ago to folklore

NEW POST

My latest post discusses the remarkable Nanny Morgan, whose legacy has been obscured by folklore. A victim of stereotyping in life and death, she deserves to be better understood. This article is the sum of about 2 years of research. I've completely rewritten it to reflect this. I really hope you enjoy this lengthy but important post.

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

#Folklore #Shropshire #Victorians #History #Witches #Witchcraft #Truecrime #folktales

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 9 months ago to folklore

NEW POST

My latest post discusses the remarkable Nanny Morgan, whose legacy has been marred by folklore. She was a fascinating woman who didn't deserve her fate, who suffered stereotyping in both life and death. She deserves to be remembered as a person rather than a witch. I've completely rewritten this article to reflect new research. I really hope you enjoy this lengthy but important post.

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

#Shropshire #Witchcraft #Folklore

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 9 months ago to folklore

My latest post explores Shropshire's satanic associations and what The Devil- Or 'Owd Scratch' represents to Shropshire Folk. You can read more below.

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2021/05/the-devil-in-shropshire.html

#Folklore #Satan #folktales #Shropshire

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Amynearlyknowledgeable, 9 months ago to folklore

I visited Lilleshall Abbey again today as I'm currently writing about it. A strange atmosphere drowned the ruins, shapes moved in the shadows, and a heaviness pervaded. It's a very spooky place 🌿

#Shropshire #Folklore #ghosts #medieval

An image of Lilleshall abbey

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 9 months ago to folklore

My post returns to Polly Mayo's - a young girl tragically murdered by the people who should have loved her. Polly means an awful lot to me, so it's a privilege to share her story. Though difficult to read, she deserves to be remembered-

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2023/01/remembering-polly.html

#Folklore #Shropshire #History #truecrime

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 9 months ago to history

Bede was one of the reasons that I wanted to study history. Finally got to visit his tomb and thank him ✨️

#History #AngloSaxon

Bede's tomb, alongside some flowers

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 9 months ago to folklore

Calum found me some hagstones today. I'm going to treasure them 💚✨️

#Folklore #Witchcraft #hagstone

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Amynearlyknowledgeable, 9 months ago to folklore

I am so excited to share my first article for GhostMag! This discusses one of my favourite subjects - Phantom Monks!

https://ghostmag.com/the-phantom-monk-of-linley-hall/

#Folklore #Shropshire #haunting #ghosts

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 9 months ago to folklore

St Laurence's Church in Ludlow is home to a chilling apparition. indeed, it is said that a tall, elderly woman wearing a old fashioned dressing gown is seen running around the graveyard after dark. As she weaves between the graves, she is occasionally heard screaming.

#Shropshire #Folklore #Hauntings

Amynearlyknowledgeable, 10 months ago to folklore

I'm currently writing up my new research about Nanny Morgan after finding her burial records and other key facts regarding her death. She has become an important focus of my research for some time now.

This woman was so much more than the 'wicked witch of folklore'. She was remarkable, and I want nothing more than to piece together her story. I can't wait to share the revised blog post! ✨️

#Folklore #Shropshire #Witches

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Amynearlyknowledgeable, 10 months ago to random

I felt so much renewed vitality and safety in this ancient tree. I was sure to thank the spirits after I left ✨️🌳

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hugo, 10 months ago to random

I could do with more ghosts and mysterious antics in my feed. what's everyone's favourite folklore accounts around here?

please feel free to boost, also hashtag suggestions very welcome.