Host of the Fabulous Folklore podcast/blog. Researcher & writer for hire. Gothic author. Crafter. PhD in haunted house films.
Dr Icy Sedgwick
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According to Margaret Baker, if the kniphofia, also known as both the red hot poker and Devil's poker, bloomed in autumn, it foretold a death in the family...
Oh this is really sad to hear. I served him once when I worked at Costa and he was absolutely lovely.
In this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore, I'm looking at the storytelling revival of the 1980s, and what it means for folklore! This week's episode also features contributions from eight storytellers about how they discovered storytelling and why they think it's important!
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This week on Fabulous Folklore, we're looking at the bizarre story behind the creation of A Curious Herbal in the 1730s by artist, businesswoman, and all-round marketing supremo Elizabeth Blackwell!
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Went to see Ad Gefrin in North Northumberland, once the home of King Edwin's royal palace. Pity there's so little to see but it's still an important site at the foot of Yeavering Bell!
We're meeting Northumberland's own William Turner, often called the father of British botany, on Fabulous Folklore this week. Find out why this religious firebrand and revolutionary thinker created A New Herball! www.icysedgwick.com/william-turn...
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This month's exclusive Patreon episode of Fabulous Folklore explores the barguest and gytrash. Are they black dogs? Spectral omens? Fairy tricksters? Or all three? www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-...
It's 9 June...so that means it's time for the Blaydon Races! But what are they, and what are their origins? Would you believe I have you covered with this blog post and podcast episode? www.icysedgwick.com/blaydon-races/
Dr Icy Sedgwick
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Thrilled to be welcoming @witchofsalopia.bsky.social
Always a delight to listen to!
Can’t wait to hear of stories woven around fossils & practices they were incorporated into!
Tomorrow, via Zoom 7pm.
Replay available for all ticket holders to watch later.
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'The Blaydon Races' is a popular Tyneside song. But what were the Blaydon Races that inspired the lyrics? Click here to learn more.
One old country belief saw hedgehogs apparently able to steal fruit if it got stuck to their prickles. B. at The Irish Penny Journal tried to see if he could make it work himself. He could not #FolkloreThursday (My image)
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Folklore Centre Todmorden
This is such sad news
Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 72 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The 72-year-old British actor also had roles in shows including Merlin and Little Britain.
