Folkways: The Folklore of Britain and Ireland

Welcome to the second episode in our series The Otherworld, where we take a cautious step into liminal spaces. ✍️ Full episode script + show notes 🤝 Become a valued Friend of Folkways   🎧 Soundtrack by @big.big.sky 📺 Folkways Youtube ☕️ Buy me a coffee 💌 Get in contact folkwayschannel@gmail.com 👋 Connect with Folkways on Instagram or Twitter @folkwayschannel |  LINKS + SOURCES  | Davidson, H...

What is the connection between the dead, fairies and the otherworld? Let's explore some of the main themes in this first part of The Otherworld series. ✍️ Full episode script + show notes 🤝 Become a valued Friend of Folkways 🎧 Soundtrack by @big.big.sky 📺 Folkways Youtube ☕️ Buy me a coffee 💌 Get in contact folkwayschannel@gmail.com 👋 Connect with Folkways on Instagram or Twitter @folkwa...

Welcome to the first episode in our unique series Folklore ( Why Bother? ) Part 1: The Land Men who eat Ringforts https://bit.ly/3KysPxT 🤝 Become a Friend of Folkways 💎 https://bit.ly/34awiDB 🎧 Soundtrack by @big.big.sky   https://spoti.fi/3hwjFG4 📺 Folkways Youtube https://bit.ly/3hIwlcZ ☕️ Buy me a coffee https://bit.ly/3dxssVw 💌 Get in contact folkwayschannel@gmail.com 👋 Connect wit...

The show returns with the second instalment of atmospheric folk tale The Bells of Minsmere. Also included is April's mini-almanac, where we wash white lions in the tower of London, buy some striped paint, as well as beg for eggs at our neighbours' doors. 🤝 Become a Friend of Folkways 💎 https://bit.ly/34awiDB 🎧 Soundtrack by @big.big.sky   https://spoti.fi/3hwjFG4 📺 Folkways Youtube https:...

A warm welcome to the first episode of Season 2, where we're heading deep into the marshes for the Bells of Minsmere. Also included is March's mini-almanac, where we muse the Spring Equinox, do some 'shriving' and learn the true origin of Mothering Sunday. Soundtrack to The Bells of Minsmere by Big Big Sky https://spoti.fi/3hwjFG4 🤝 Become a Friend of Folkways 💎 https://bit.ly/34awiDB ☕️ Buy me...

It's Christmas Eve! Wrap up warm, pour yourself a mulled cider and hop on board as tonight we take a sleigh ride through Christmas. We're visiting Newgrange for the Winter Solstice, dropping by on a Roman Saturnalia, as well as encountering the Holly King and that jolly Saint Nick.  If you enjoyed, feel free to buy me a coffee https://bit.ly/3dxssVw If you have any thoughts on today’s show...

The final instalment in our popular mini-series Still Waters Run Deep. Today we hike through both Snowdonia and the Otherworld as we discover further tales of the Gwragedd Annwn, or, the ladies of the lakes. ☕️ If you enjoyed, feel free to buy me a coffee https://bit.ly/3dxssVw   💌 If you have any thoughts on today’s show, please get in contact folkwayschannel@gmail.com 🤝 Connect with Folk...

We’re returning to our exploration of the the Ladies of the Lakes as we rejoin Rhiwallon in the Brecon Beacons, as the dramatisation of the lady of Llyn y Fan Fach concludes. The second episode in a three-part mini-series. ☕️ If you enjoyed, feel free to buy me a coffee https://bit.ly/3dxssVw   💌 If you have any thoughts on today’s show, please get in contact folkwayschannel@gmail.com...

Today we’re getting out our hiking boots and heading into the mountains to dive into the world of the Gwragedd Annwn: the water women of the Welsh lakes. We start with the most famous lake lady of all - the keeper of Excalibur in the legends of King Arthur - before finding ourselves in the Brecon Beacons for the story of Rhiwallon and the Lady of Llyn y Fan Fach. The first of a three-part min...

We’re talking to Rob Jones of Black Dog Zine - a striking new publication looking at East Anglian landscape and lore. We talk cities that fell in the sea, black dogs, white dogs and green children. Plus our relationship with the landscape around us, experimental music scenes, “deep touristing” and the lingering touch of MR James. Not to be missed!      ☕️ If you enjoyed, feel...

Welcome to the show's second episode on Midsummer! We're taking a deep-dive into the customs surrounding the Summer Solstice - from fires on the hill tops of Ireland, dreaming of your future lover, to the occult past of St John's Wort.        ☕️ If you enjoyed, feel free to buy me a coffee 💌 If you have any thoughts on today’s show, please get in contact folkwayschannel@gmail.com 🤝...

Welcome to our maiden voyage! This is the first of 2 episodes on the folklore of Midsummer - that period celebrated between 19 - 25 June, with Midsummer's Day traditionally falling on the 24. We'll be providing context for sun worship in the modern age, pausing for a moment to smell the damn roses, and issuing a warning about stone circles that come alive and dance on Old Midsommers Eve...  &...