Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 22/08/2026This tap was the tap on the side of #StGarrains I never knew this was how they did the holywater #Cornwall #folkloretripping #HolyWater 110
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 17/08/2026We went looking for the "Hidden hut". We saw this and thought, well THAT'S not very well hidden. This is not the hidden hut #Hiddenhut #Cornwall #Cafe #totallynotthehiddenhut 100
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Mermaid hole? For a very small mermaid, admittedly #mermaid #Cornwall #Portscatho #Mermaidhole #folklore 010
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Legend tripping. Because I need something to keep me sane this holiday #folklore #Cornwall #familypolitics #Ilovefolklore #Portscatho 000
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 10/06/2026I tried to do a normal thing. I just took a friend for a meal. I've got a witness. I was being normal. The weird stuff just foows me about. 000
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 10/06/2026I've just had one of those nights where it was so surreal that no one will ever believe me if I try to explain it. I was serving shots, I was explaining how tips work, I was assuring diners that meals were gluten free. This is all fine, except I don't work in a restaurant 210
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Weird and cute little find in Ditchling. #graveyards #ditchling #buryyermuminthebackgarden 010
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 16/05/2026There is a bookshop in Ditchling full of books about folklore (I suspect it might be magic, I can't prove it, but it probably is) Anyway, we just had a huge treat of an evening watching the @threeravenspod.bsky.social there. Sussex folklore galore. #loregasm 010
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 01/12/2025This is the best thing ever Even if you hate Christmas. Open the advent calendar with Chris and a variety of footnotes chrisgatescreative.wixsite.com/mysite?fbcli...chrisgatescreative.wixsite.comCGACC Home | CGACCarchive 000
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 06/11/2025Oh god, me too. The book is so lovely. It lives up to the hype, I couldn't recommend it more 010
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Everyone stop what you are doing and order this book now. Heard and interview with the author on @folklorepod.bsky.social and had to get it. It's amazing. Just so ridiculously charming and I needed it. I really did. It's a much needed tonic to all the negative news and crap that is flying around. 2101
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 15/10/2025This was a really great help! Let me know if you want to read the short play about the 23 cats of York. (mentioning or featuring a Hobgoblin as per the play writing challenge) 000
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 14/10/2025Really love that it's varied like @folklorepod.bsky.social. I really love your interviews as well as the regular episodes. Any personal favourites you have from the last 6 years? 100
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 14/10/2025Yes!! Thank you! I am somewhat late to your podcast party so very much appreciate this 🙂 100
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 14/10/2025If you happen to find anything from York, I'd be really interested to hear (or if you want to know anything interesting that comes up in my research I'll be happy to pass it on). Trying to find interesting landmarks for a short play challenge. I bloody love your podcast. Virtual coffee incoming 110
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 14/10/2025I am ❤️ this theme. I once worked as a professional inmate of Newgate prison (Madam Tussauds chamber of horrors - it was not even slightly based on fact, was more like a misrepresentation of Bedlam) One of the original knockers (heh) was there. It was huge. 100
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 14/10/2025Loving the current theme on Fabulous Folklore. #Newgate was a big part of my life for a while*, so this was a joy. I was technically an inmate there for a year. I got paid for it though. 010
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 08/10/2025What a weird way to tell the world you just don't "get" what art is. 020
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 08/10/2025This sums up my morning. Thank you, but I am pillaging this meme. 110
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 07/10/2025Loved this episode. I read ages ago about the Ottoman empire making it illegal to accuse Jewish people of blood libel because there was literally no evidence it happened and it was clearly hate speech (in a nutshell). Sadly seeing the same propaganda from both sides in Gaza posts today 😞 020
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 05/10/2025BNP are too open in their hatred. The Tories are now 8 rich 40-something men and their mums practicing how to tut loudly enough to make their opinion known without having to actually say what they think, because they secretly know it's not very nice they just haven't got the guts to admit it. 010
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 30/09/2025Can anyone sling me some good #folkore particular to #York? I need to write a #shortplay You can write one too, if you're a #playwrite. Or if you're not a playwright and fancy being one. Here are the details: www.pitchforktheatre.co.uk 000
Reposted by Hex RakeTracey Norman Author @traceynormanauthor.bsky.social · 27/09/2025What #traditions does your family have? Do you have any which are unique to you? Join us on 7th Oct to learn about the new National #Folklore Survey from the team running it. #FolkloreThursday #superstition #ghost #GhostStory #legend #heritage #history #FamilyHistory FREE EVENT: bit.ly/flaevents 062
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 27/09/2025Well that was an experience. Thank you @dannyrobins.bsky.social er al A good night, but the best takeaway was that we can all have a different opinion and have fun together. You can be a believer and like a skeptic, a skeptic and like a believer. Or just not know. Good times 000
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 26/09/2025It's time for some @dannyrobins.bsky.social action! #UncannyLive #Brighton 011
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 26/09/2025Also, I got a chicken shaped disco ball in my FB marketplace. I have never even considered a normal disco ball, but now I think about it... 120
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 25/09/2025This episode particularly reminded me of a lot of things that I need to remain critical about, especially where there's some hype about things that are wholesome on the face of it. 110
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 25/09/2025I honestly think I've learnt more about critical thinking since I embraced my love of monsters. I love that Monster Talk isn't snobby about what people believe. I've learned it's possible to live the myth/legend/monster and love the explanation or theory behind it. 010
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Critical thinking doesn't come easy to me. Like many women my age, I was undiagnosed autistic, always a bit lost in the world, I used to think everything I was told was true. This could be hilarious or traumatic looking back. Probably both. I still fall for fake science. It's why I love the show 110
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Apparently, Facebook thinks my new theatre project is breaking community rules. It's not. But I'll try and start a revolution of sorts if you promise to take a look: www.pitchforktheatre.co.uk #NewPlaywrites #NewPlays #Folklore #York #Brighton #Theatre #TalesofTwoCitiespitchforktheatre.co.ukPitchfork Theatre!Theatre MakersBased in York & Brighton UK 110
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 24/09/2025I think even the most skeptical amongst us can agree that this is definitely haunted. 010
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 24/09/2025I am super proud to be finally sharing this. 2 theatre practitioners,we worked out a way to combine locations, folklore and art. Welcome! www.PitchForkTheatre.co.uk I have big dreams of involving as many places as possible eventually. have a look and send us your thoughts! #folklore #theatrepitchforktheatre.co 022
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 23/09/2025I asked the US if they had any spare science that might help. They said that panadol will increase your knowledge of trains AND get rid of your headache paracetamol will cause a mild verbal stim whilst relieving period pains. Tylenol is full on Dustin Hoffman, apparently. 120
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 23/09/2025Dear FDA, My nan wants some #Tylenol for her headache but is meeting a friend, can she still make eye contact after one Tylenol or should she wait until later? 010
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 23/09/2025Dear Science, Given that we don't have #Tylenol in the UK, am I a different brand of autistic? Also, will taking paracetamol help top up my autism a bit day to day? How much do I need to take to finally be good at maths? 172
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 20/09/2025The problem with loving folklore podcasts is that I want ALL THE STUFF. It's bad enough that you lot keep writing books, now I want a fox t-shirt too. 000
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 19/09/2025On the subject of otters...I really like the theory that a lot of European 'dragon' sightings are attributed to otters (The Tazlewurm is one that springs to mind) 100
Hex Rake @lexyhex.bsky.social · 19/09/2025It's sad that you have to deal with that. It's sad that someone would rather spend their time doing that than looking at how otters feature in folklore, tbh. 000
Reposted by Hex RakeThe Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 19/09/2025On Tuesday 7 October the team from @nfsengland.bsky.social will be giving a free presentation at 7.30pm about the National Folklore Survey for England at Crediton Library in Devon. Come and learn about the project and chat with others. Refreshments available Free tickets from bit.ly/flaevents 1368
