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Gemma Hollman @gemmahauthor.bsky.social · 9h

My Just History Posts 10 year anniversary event is tomorrow! justhistoryposts.com/events/ I thought I'd share a bit more information about the wonderful line up of historians who will be chatting away about their craft... 🧵 #history #events #historians #skystorians

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Just History Posts' 10th Anniversary. Saturday 17th October 4pm BST. An online event celebrating history bloggers. Hear what it takes to found and run a history website, and where the future of historical blogging may be. Learn more at justhistoryposts.com. There are 5 headshots of those taking part in the event: Gemma Hollman, Amy Boucher, Sharon Bennett Connolly, Rebecca Larson and Tamise Hills.

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Gemma Hollman @gemmahauthor.bsky.social · 9h

Amy Boucher @g0blinegg.bsky.social is a writer and folklorist who focuses on Shropshire (England)’s folklore and history. She has run the NearlyKnowledgeable blog since 2020, and was also inspired to write a folk horror audio drama!

A photograph of a woman with dark long hair with a fringe. She has a nose ring and wears black clothes and a coffin-shaped necklace.

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

A few images from my handfasting ✨️ It really was a powerful day 💜 #handfasting #pagan #witch #wedding #marriage #folklore

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

I am so excited to be joining @gemmahauthor.bsky.social for an online event celebrating 10 years of her website Just History Posts! We’ll be discussing our journeys with history. It’s an honour to be invited by one of my favourite historians! Tickets available via- justhistoryposts.com/events/

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Here you can find information about upcoming events. Just History Posts’ 10th Anniversary Event On Saturday 17th October 2026, celebrate Just History Posts’ 10th anniversary with me! I …

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

My research into Nanny Morgan has been one of the most fulfilling things I've ever done. Ann Morgan's story highlights the importance of honouring historical legacies in folkloric narratives. She deserves to be remembered. nearlyknowledgeable.co.uk/reclaiming-n... #witchcraft #history #folklore

Bourton churchyard, where Ann lies in an Unmarked grave

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Churchcrawled so hard I got my favourite piece of historic graffiti tattooed on me ✨️ I love him 💜 #churchcrawling #churches #folklore #history #tattoo #historicgraffiti #church

An arm tattoo of a crudely drawn face, found in a historic churcg

A piece of historic graffiti of a face complete with dimples.

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Churchcrawled so hard I got my favourite piece of historic graffiti tattooed on me ✨️ I love him 💜 #churchcrawling #churches #folklore #history #tattoo #historicgraffiti #church

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

St Mary’s Church ruins sit west of Tintern Abbey on Chapel Hill. Once serving Tintern’s lay tenants, the church became redundant in 1972 and was ravaged by fire in 1977. Now, whispers of witches and ghosts linger among the ruins, a testament to just how evocative the site is. #history #Ruins

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Gemma Hollman @gemmahauthor.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I'm so excited to reveal that next month, in celebration of Just History Posts' 10th anniversary, I will be hosting an online event! I'll be joined by @g0blinegg.bsky.social, @thehistorybits.bsky.social, @tudorsdynasty.bsky.social and @janegreyinfo.bsky.social Tickets: justhistoryposts.com/events/

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

𖦹 The Best Of Men 𖦹 I am still so proud of my Folk horror audio drama 🖤 The Best of Men is based on Shropshire’s Satanic folklore. Enter a landscape defined by its stories, where the Devil walks unfettered amongst us. www.buzzsprout.com/411730/episo... #Folkhorror #audiodrama #folklore

An image of the Stiperstones with the words the best of Men on it

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

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Baba Widdershins @ciapoeia.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

In my family, Spooky Season begins September 1st & continues to Valentine's Day. Time for tales, kids ;)

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Yesss!!! I wholeheartedly approve!!

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Some topics I'd love to discuss as a podcast guest ✨️ ☆Bird Folklore ☆Death Omens ☆Folk Magic ☆Devil Folklore (ofc) ☆Witchcraft ☆Hauntings ☆Hermits and Cunning Men ☆What we can learn from the land ☆Folk customs #podcast #folklore #history #writer #Folkhorror #witchcraft #witches #ghosts

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Traditional British Morris Dance Performance

ALT: Traditional British Morris Dance Performance

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I am so proud to feature in the latest issue of Witches Magazine ✨️ It is so beautiful! It is filled with so many talented artists and creatives work! I am proud to be alongside them! My heart is so full! 💚 (Go pick up a copy!) #folklore #witches #witchcraft

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A double page spread of my article in the magazine

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🧹Besom making and folklore 🧹 I am so excited to have been asked to take part in this creative workshop! Listen to stories of witchcraft whilst crafting your very own besom! #witch #witches #folklore #witchcraft #crafts #besom #folktales #history

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

✨️New Post ✨️ There is a new article over on the website! This one discusses some of my top tips for churchcrawling! There is a great joy to be found whilst visiting historic churches! nearlyknowledgeable.co.uk/guide-to-chu... #churches #history #heritage #churchcrawling

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Guide To Churchcrawling | Nearly Knowledgeable

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Guide To Churchcrawling | Nearly Knowledgeable

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I spoke at my first history festival! 🥹 This weekend I opened for Eccentronic research for their performance of 1612 Overture. I've always been so passionate about Witchcraft so this was a dream come true! I feel that somewhere, the history obsessed teenager I once was is very proud of herself 💚

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

"Colyn Angau yw Pechod" The ornate 15th-century rood screen in St. Eilian’s Church, Llaneilian, dates from around 1496. Its central panel bears a painting of a skeleton with hooved feet, declaring "Colyn Angau yw Pechod" (sin is the sting of death) 1 Corinthians 15:56. #history #churchcrawling

A late medieval depiction of a skeleton speaking in welsh 'sin is the sting of death' he is on a wooden rood screen.

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

spede wele the plough 🌾 #harvest #wedding #handfasting

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 18/09/2023

My debut folk horror audio drama is now available! Enter a world immersed in Shropshire Folklore, ruled by Devil Himself. There's something very strange afoot up the stiperstones! buzzsprout.com/411730/12499890 buzzsprout.com/411730/12600423

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The impressive chest tomb of Sir Robert Broke (died 1588), who served as Speaker of the House of Commons. It depicts Sir Robert alongside his two wives, with the sides of the tomb decorated with images of his children in prayer, which was a common feature of 16th-century English funerary monuments.

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

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Octo @octodontidae.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

if you like British folk horror, this is right up your alley, give it a listen!

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Lilibuster @lilibuster.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

This is a fantastic audio drama, I couldn't stop listening!

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

On Saturday, my partner and I are tieing the knot (literally) and as part of our handfasting we are trying to raise money for a local wildlife charity. What Cuan do is fantastic, so it would be wonderful to help support their work! www.justgiving.com/page/amy-cal... #wildlife #wedding #charity

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Amy & Calum's fundraiser for Cuan Wildlife Rescue

Help Calum Campbell raise money to support Cuan Wildlife Rescue

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

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Amy & Calum's fundraiser for Cuan Wildlife Rescue

Help Calum Campbell raise money to support Cuan Wildlife Rescue

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Captain✌🏻❤️‍🔥 @captainmanic.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

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Folklore Twitcher @folkloretwitcher.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Congratulations 🎉

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Steve Varga @satclive8.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Wonderful Green Man at Eyton-Under-Heywood church. Thanks to @g0blinegg.bsky.social for writing about it a while ago, we finally got round to visiting yesterday.

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Yay! So glad you did! I think its some of the best examples of a green man in Shropshire!

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Morris dancing comes under the 'folk customs' topic as I am interested in a range of different folk practices

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

We had a lovely day crafting for my wedding with some friends. Here are some of the decorations we made 💚🍄 #crafts #folklore #wedding #whimsy

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

I had the most amazing Hen Party camping in my favourite medieval church 💚 I have the best friends who organised everything and made me feel very special 💛 #hendo #medieval #history #wedding

I am stood in a black dress with a home made medieval style hat, I am looking down and smiling

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

I had the most amazing Hen Party camping in my favourite medieval church 💚 I have the best friends who organised everything and made me feel very special 💛 #hendo #medieval #history #wedding

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Whenever I go church crawling, I obsessively look for graffiti. Recently, in All Saints Church, Claverley, I hit the jackpot when I found this fantastic little guy ✨️ #history #churchcrawling #churches #historicgraffiti #churchesoftheworld

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

I've recently started an Instagram account- if anyone would like to follow me I can be found at @nearlyknowledgeable_1994 It would be great to see some of you over there! #folklore #folktales #history #localhistory #medieval #churchcrawling #Folkhorror

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

On the 22nd of August I will be opening for Eccentronic research Council with Maxine Peake at Ludlow History Festival. I will be discussing the long legacy of witchcraft in Shropshire🔮 Tickets are available via the @ludlowassemblyrooms Website! #history #witches #folklore #liveevent #witchcraft

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Yeah! It was claverley! Ive never champed before but it was so much fun! Definitely will do it again!

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NearlyKnowledgeable @g0blinegg.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

I was lucky enough to be invited on Fabulous Folklore with Icy Sedgwick to discuss witchcraft in Shropshire and Ann Morgan. You can listen to the epsiode wherever you get your podcasts or via the link below youtu.be/Iy5ENbYDFS0?... #witches #folklore #witchcraft #folkmagic

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Ann Morgan: A 19th Century Shropshire Witch with Amy Boucher

YouTube video by Icy Sedgwick

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