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Official account of The Folklore Podcast. 2 million downloads worldwide. Created by folklorist and author Mark Norman. Find us online at http://www.thefolklorepodcast.com Film/TV rep: Past Preservers Author for various publishers
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Real life Winnie the Pooh action near me

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Our major fundraiser is vital to unlocking our collections for you all - and to give you exhibitions, research space and more. We are now 7% funded - can you help us to progress? Read the full story and donate at www.gofundme.com/manage/secur... And please share our story on. Rewards below. Thx!

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I haven't featured mermaids on the podcast for a long time ... since I wrote an episode on the subject about 8 seasons ago. Maybe it's time for a focused at the topic, and maybe you would like to come on and do that, @sarahpeverley.bsky.social ?

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This is another book that I provided an endorsement for recently.

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Today is St John's Eve, and there is a ton of folklore connected to that. So what did I write my daily folklore post about over on the Folklore Podcast Facebook page today...? A fish bought from a market in Cambridge on this day in 1626 that contained a religious treatise in its stomach. Why not?

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THE SEVEN COUNTY WITCH HUNT PROJECT PODCAST Episode 2 WHAT WERE 'WITCHES' ACCUSED OF? Listen to this and all episodes at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/seven-county... @witches7hunt.bsky.social researchers @witchesetc.bsky.social and @magicnotwitches.bsky.social discuss the witch hunt accusations

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I was happy to endorse this wonderful book. Now you can be happy that you can order it!

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Episode 2 is out- do have a listen! #witches #history

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Episode 1 is excellent, can't wait for the rest!

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THE SEVEN COUNTY WITCH HUNT PROJECT PODCAST Episode 2 WHAT WERE 'WITCHES' ACCUSED OF? Listen to this and all episodes at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/seven-county... @witches7hunt.bsky.social researchers @witchesetc.bsky.social and @magicnotwitches.bsky.social discuss the witch hunt accusations

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@folklorepod.bsky.social - another for the collection? #folkart #folklore #stitchwork

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Now is the time to remind all of you wonderful people that this is your safe corner of BlueSky to discuss things that will make us all happy. Invite your friends, share your favourite folklore, discuss my episodes, chat about great books. Decompress together here. Please share and invite.

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Available from the Folklore Podcast website

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A sale from @wildhuntbooks.bsky.social - grab yourselves a bargain

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The Folklore Library & Archive fundraiser is moving on, and a possible venue might be on the horizon. If you can help to move the target on, now is a great time. There are rewards available too. Read the full story on the link below. Thank you.

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Should I be concerned...?!

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There aren't enough episodes from @thefaeriefolk.bsky.social , so make sure to listen when new ones do appear. They are always a treat for your ears

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Was listening to this earlier, a good episode!

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Help the Folklore Library & Archive and get up close and personal with their hobby horse

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If you can help @milliefolklore.bsky.social with your stories, please get in touch

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Scottish folklore podcast episode out now!! This was such a great chat and fun one to record, I definitely delve into some dark and strange lore, as I talk about inspirations and folklore with Dark Crescent 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✨️💙

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Be sure to follow @witches7hunt.bsky.social as well as @witchesetc.bsky.social and @magicnotwitches.bsky.social for all of your witch history needs Episode 2 drops on Monday

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Season 10, Episode 175 ... out now! SCOTTISH FOLKLORE Listen free at www.thefolklorepodcast.com/episode-175.... or on your podcast app Mark Norman, creator and host of The Folklore Podcast, discusses some of the creatures and stories of Scottish folklore with writer @lyndseycroal.bsky.social

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Please help @folklorelibrary.bsky.social secure space to open its collections for everyone to enjoy, with permanent exhibition space, research areas and document access. See www.gofundme.com/f/secure-the... for the full story, and help in any way you can. Thank you

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Please help @folklorelibrary.bsky.social secure space to open its collections for everyone to enjoy, with permanent exhibition space, research areas and document access. See www.gofundme.com/f/secure-the... for the full story, and help in any way you can. Thank you

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We are fundraising to secure the future of the Folklore Library & Archive. Thanks to everyone who helped us over the weekend. We have hit 3% of our target already. Please take a look at our story at www.gofundme.com/f/secure-the... Help if you can and share the post. Rewards for you are below!

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The next episode of The Folklore Podcast is on the way... In Episode 175, I'm in conversation with Scottish writer @lyndseycroal.bsky.social about the folklore of Scotland. Available on the podcast feed, my website and wherever your podcasts are served very soon

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