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FolkloreThursday @folklorethursday.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Thanks @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social and hello #FolkloreThursday! @willowwinsham.bsky.social here for the next hour of autumn and fall themed folklore! (Image: Stanze, via Wikimedia commons.)
A close-up view of several shiny, smooth, dark reddish-brown conkers.
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FolkloreThursday @folklorethursday.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Please share your #folklore of #autumn & #fall with us for today’s #FolkloreThursday! This is @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social handing over to your next host @willowwinsham.bsky.social with another important question. What naughty deed does the Devil do so blackberries can’t be picked after Sept 29th?
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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Important question of the day… for #FolkloreThursday folklore of autumn and fall. How to win at conkers! Think I need to start with a bigger conker…
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FolkloreThursday @folklorethursday.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
What a beautiful morning here in Todmorden for #FolkloreThursday! This is @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social with today’s theme of #folklore of #autumn and #fall. On a recent family walk we couldn’t agree if catching a falling leaf meant good luck or making a wish- what do you say?
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FolkloreThursday @folklorethursday.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
On the 11th birthday #FolkloreThursday sharing your favourite folklore, this is @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social with my favourite Todmorden folklore, discussed in one of my favourite books! Fairies, aliens, Alan Godfrey… & so handing on to my favourite Otherworld person @botanicafabula.bsky.social …
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FolkloreThursday @folklorethursday.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Happy 11th Birthday to #FolkloreThursday! Today we invite you to share your favourite #folklore with us. Folk generally know I- @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social love things with toadstools, it must stem from my favourite childhood jumper, so here are some good luck fly agaric from a favourite book…
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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
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. www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail...
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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
The Angelio Book Club is now on Thursday, 11th June. 📖 still at 7pm (UK time) 📖 still online 📖 still free 📖 still need to book your ticket! Come and chat about Tammo, Carlo & Celestina! Come and chat about Tammo, Carlo & Celestina! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/angelio-bo...
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Angelio Book Club
It's the first ever Angelio Book Club ! Come and chat about all things Tammo & Carlo, along with the author.
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FolkloreThursday @folklorethursday.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
#FolkloreThursday was brought to you today by: @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social @willowwinsham.bsky.social @botanicafabula.bsky.social @mythcrafts.bsky.social @shanonsinn.bsky.social Thanks to everyone for a fab day and we'll see you all next month! 🎨Circe and her Swine, Briton Rivière
Circe and her swine by Briton Rivière; showing the sorceress Circe sitting on the ground before a group of pigs.
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FolkloreThursday @folklorethursday.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Huge thanks @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social! @willowwinsham.bsky.social here now for the next hour of folklore of the animal kingdom! #FolkloreThursday (🎨Joanna Lisoweic. Puss in Boots, from Curious Cats and Fantastical Felines by Willow Winsham)
Illustration by Joanna Lisoweic. Puss in Boots from Curious Cats and Fantastical Felines by Willow Winsham. An orange cat with black stripes stands upright on hind legs holding an upside down rabbit in one hand. A king wearing a crown and blue robes sits on a throne before him. In the background stands a man and arched windows.
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FolkloreThursday @folklorethursday.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
This is @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social handing over to @willowwinsham.bsky.social with today’s #FolkloreThursday - #folklore of the animal kingdom. Sheep have many healing properties- though the sheep tick cure for ague 🤢 (9 live ticks swallowed on 9 mornings in a row) -but these ones made me smile!
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FolkloreThursday @folklorethursday.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Good morning #FolkloreThursday folk! This is @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social with you for the next hour with today’s theme of #folklore of the animal kingdom. While these cows reliably predicted sunshine yesterday, I wonder if they were lying down this morning with the unexpected downpour!
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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Tomorrow! Join us for a wonderful talk and some truly magical storytelling from Amanda Edmiston, Botanica Fabula: herbal storyteller. Replay available for all ticket holders to watch at your leisure if you can’t make tomorrow evening. Tickets: www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail...
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Amanda Edmiston Traveller's Tales and Healing Herbs | Centre for Folklore
A blend of traditiontional storytelling, herbal knowledge and reserch into Amanda's family history.
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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Join the inspiring and magical Amanda Edmiston, Botanica Fabula: herbal storyteller for an evening of stories, herbal remedies and an insight into her family history. 💚 Wednesday 6th May, 7pm via Zoom. Tickets: www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail... @botanicafabula.bsky.social
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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
As we tentatively plan for the future and reemerge from hibernation, our library will be open on Fridays from 1st May. Do pop along and say hello! 😁
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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
The Horned God of the Witches: A History in Images How did the Horned God come to be horned/antlered, sitting, furry legs crossed, with a ram-headed serpent or an owl? Join Dr Anna Milon to explore the influences which brought us this iconic deity Tickets: www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail...
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FolkloreThursday @folklorethursday.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Thank you @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social for a fabulous start to our spring, rebirth and renewal themed #FolkloreThursday! @willowwinsham.bsky.social here for the next 60 mins – keep the lore coming! (Image: Burim Syla)
White blossom on a branch with blue skies in the background.
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Amanda Edmiston, Botanica Fabula @botanicafabula.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
You can catch my online herbal storytelling session talking about the herblore and this particular chapter with @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social on May 6th details and booking: www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail... @folklorethursday.bsky.social 😊🌱✨💚📚
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Amanda Edmiston Traveller's Tales and Healing Herbs | Centre for Folklore
A blend of traditiontional storytelling, herbal knowledge and reserch into Amanda's family history.
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Anna Milon @hexnhart.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
How indeed? Come to my online talk at @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social on April 1st to find out: www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail...
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FolkloreThursday @folklorethursday.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Wishing everyone spring sunshine on this Spring, rebirth and renewal themed #FolkloreThursday. 🌞 This is @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social handing over to @willowwinsham.bsky.social with a spring lamb- good luck to see your first lamb of the year facing you!
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FolkloreThursday @folklorethursday.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Good morning! A lovely spring day for #FolkloreThursday with the theme of Spring, rebirth and renewal for the #SpringEquinox This is @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social with some cheery daffodils; though in folklore they herald death and disaster due to their solemn lowered heads! 😱
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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
This talk was excellent! Thoroughly enjoyed it- thank you so much! 💚
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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Have you all got your tickets for my online merfolk talk with @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social on Wednesday? I’m getting in the mood by rereading this on BorrowBox 🧜🏿
The Gloaming by Kirsty Logan. The cover is blue and has two mermaids with red tails.
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Dr Icy Sedgwick @icysedgwick.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Our next online talk for @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social is at 7 pm GMT on 4 March, and it's all about merfolk legends from around the world, and how they show representation of different LGBTQIA+ identities! Buy tickets here: www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail...
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Elizabeth Hopkinson- Massaged to Death by Mermaids | Centre for Folklore
Merfolk of the World and LGBTQIA+ Representation.
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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
1 week until Massaged to Death by Mermaids online with @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social Here’s Anna Hopkinson’s artwork of The Ice Queen & the Mer-King, my definining Asexual Fairy Tale. It’s in the talk!! 🧜🏿 #folklore #asexuality #LGBTQIA #mermaids
Coral necklace around a neck. Snowflakes. Fish tail swimming away.
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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Really looking forward to this new workshop from Leaping Hare! An opportunity to discover stories behind the Medieval tiles at Malvern Priory & make your own folklore inspired tile. Sat March 7th, 6-8pm, £10, materials provided, booking essential. www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail...
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FolkloreThursday @folklorethursday.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
The theme for the hosted #FolkloreThursday 19th Feb is Water Spirits and Shape-Shifters: Creatures of Lakes, Rivers, and Seas! Our hosts will share your posts to the hashtag at these times GMT: 9am-1pm 3.30-4.30pm 6.30-7.30pm Don't forget to join us 1-2pm for: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/water-spir...
Theodor Kittelsen: The Water Sprite.A dark, misty pond with lily pads, reflecting trees, and a large creature with glowing blue eyes partially submerged, creating ripples in the water.
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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Mer-pic of the day on the run-up to my Merfolk online talk with @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social on 4th March. MerStede & Ed key charm by @neslee.bsky.social check into the Old Ship Inn, Hackney. (They had a lovely time btw).
Key charm of Chibi MerStede and Ed on a page with a picture of an anchor
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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Our next online talk- mermaids!! Join author, Elizabeth Hopkinson, for an exploration of tales of merfolk from around the world and their relationship to LGBTQIA+ representation. Wednesday 7th March, 7pm. www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail...
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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Sharing merfolk on the lead-up to my online talk for @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social Here’s a very enjoyable book I just finished reading. The Mermaid the Witch and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall 🧜🏿 Sapphic love and nonbinary rep!
Book cover with a sailing ship on
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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Sharing mermaids to celebrate my merfolk talk coming to @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social Here’s my toy mermaid Moana recommending the excellent anthology Mermaids Never Drown.
Soft toy mermaid with dark brown skin, white tail and green/yellow hair next to a book with a purple cover
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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Sharing mermaids on the lead-up to my talk at @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social This one is in my hometown of Bradford. She has a little frog! She was originally created for an event called Bubble Up Bradford and has recently been relocated behind City Hall. www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail...
Mermaid statue in front of small bushesFrog carved into the bottom corner of the statue
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Elizabeth Hopkinson @hidden-grove.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Fresh from its triumph (or whatever) at #AoGVC Massaged to Death By Mermaids comes to @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social Get your ticket & support this excellent centre! #folklore #LGBTQIA #mermaids 🧜🏿 www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail...
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Elizabeth Hopkinson- Massaged to Death by Mermaids | Centre for Folklore
Merfolk of the World and LGBTQIA+ Representation.
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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Still time to book your ticket for this wonderful talk! And if you can’t make it this evening but would still like to hear Amy, the replay will be sent to all ticket holders. Looking forward to seeing you there! www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail...
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Amy Boucher- Ann Morgan: the Shropshire Witch | Centre for Folklore
Discover the story of Nanny Morgan, the so-called Wenlock Witch…
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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Back due to popular demand! Given the overwhelming response to the original date for this workshop, Leaping Hare will be repeating it in March! If you are on the waiting list for the Feb session-please do sign up for this one to ensure you don’t miss out! 💚 www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail...
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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Join us for the first talk of the 2026 online speaker programme with the spellbinding Amy Boucher exploring the story of Nanny Morgan… Your support for the Centre and our amazing speakers is very much appreciated! Tickets: www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail...
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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
The grean shoots of our reawakening are starting to emerge into the light with this inspiring workshop from Leaping Hare! Saturday 7th February 6-8pm This is a vital fundraising event as we begin planning for the future. More info and to book your place: www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail...
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FolkloreThursday @folklorethursday.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Thank you for all your wonderful wintry, seasonal, festive and Christmassy folklore! This is @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social wishing you all the best of the season and handing over to @willowwinsham.bsky.social for more merry #FolkloreThursday folklore. 🎄🎅🎄
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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Seeing frost encrusted spider webs evokes the Eastern European story of the Christmas spider. An impoverished family have no money to decorate their bare tree, but during the night the spider gets to work and the children wake to find a glittering tree festooned with webs. #FolkloreThursday 🎄
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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Krampusnacht (Dec 5th) has just passed- I hope no naughty children ended up in the Krampus’s sack! Photo from the annual Krampus Run in Whitby a few years ago, so sad I couldn’t make it this year! #FolkloreThursday
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FolkloreThursday @folklorethursday.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Good morning! This is @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social kicking off today’s seasonal #FolkloreThursday. ☃️ Share your #Winter, #Christmas, #Seasonal #folklore with us! A more modern tradition- who’s still in the game, and who is in Whamhalla? 🎅🎄🎅
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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
This evening! Do join us with the wonderful Roy Vickery discussing Queer Plant-lore! 7pm via zoom. 💚
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Dr Icy Sedgwick @icysedgwick.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Roy Vickery will be sharing some queer plant lore in this online talk with @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social on Wednesday 3 Dec at 7 pm GMT! Get your ticket here: www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail...
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Roy Vickery- Queer Plant-lore: Signs and Symbols | Centre for Folklore
Roy shares his findings on this under researched area of folklore...
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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Don’t miss this wonderful talk with Roy Vickery looking at queer plant lore, can’t wait as this is such a new and unique topic! 🌸 Plus support the Centre while in hibernation. 💚 Ticket holders will be sent a replay link to watch at your leisure. Tickets: www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail...
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National Folklore Survey for England @nfsengland.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Love-locks, coin trees and an attraction to the Green Power Ranger - meet the one and only Dr Ceri Houlbrook: www.nationalfolkloresurvey.co.uk/news/introdu...
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FolkloreThursday @folklorethursday.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
This is @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social handing over to @willowwinsham.bsky.social for more #FolkloreThursday! Bring us your #folklore of Games and Pastimes! Anyone remember skipping rhymes they used to recite? I’m only remember the slightly rude ones! Wishing you a day of fun and games!
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FolkloreThursday @folklorethursday.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Good morning! This is @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social kicking off today’s #FolkloreThursday with the theme of #folklore of Games and Pastimes. Who played conkers as a child? Who still does? There were so many this year!
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Dr Icy Sedgwick @icysedgwick.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Fancy some folklore on 5 November treat? Dr Jack Hunter is going to be telling us all about Folklore of the Tanat Valley at our next Folklore Centre online talk. 7 pm GMT, replay available. Grab your ticket: www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail... @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social
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Jack Hunter- Tanat Valley Folklore | Centre for Folklore
Chwedlau Gwerin Dyffryn Tanat
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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
This evening! Really looking forward to hearing Jack Hunter, a fascinating speaker! Still time to grab a ticket, and if you can’t make this evening, a replay link will be sent to all ticket holders to watch at your leisure. 💚
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Folklore Centre Todmorden @folkloretodmorden.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Our online talks are running throughout hibernation, helping to support for relaunch in the Spring. A November treat!- Dr Jack Hunter- Folklore of the Tanat Valley. Jack is a fascinating speaker- looking forward to this! Tickets: www.folkloremythmagic.com/event-detail... @icysedgwick.bsky.social
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