British Folklore – BackBone Of Night

Folklore, Myths and Customs

The Folklore of the UK is rich and varied. From Fairies, Witches, Dragons, Merpeople, Ghosts, Dragons and other weird and wonderful happenings, there’s not a town or village that doesn’t have a story to tell.
Whilst most of us have the latest technology, we still tend to celebrate many customs that go back a long way, such as Christmas and Easter. The UK still has many traditional customs and celebrations that still take place. Many are specific to a particular area such as services dedicated to a particular Saint that may only exist in that location.

The local press will usually publicise any events of local interest and occasionally the national papers will pick something up.

Here’s a few from around the UK.

An article about The Queens Swans on the River Thames.

https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/10-things-you-didnt-know-21364391

Five Castles steeped in folklore. Castles do seem to attract more than their fair share of stories.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrrpt

Ritual Britain

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/jun/28/bridget-christie-ritual-britain-crypt-gallery-ben-edge-museum-of-folklore

Places to visit in Sussex which are steeped in history and myth.

https://www.sussexlive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/kingley-vale-cissbury-ring-halnaker-5813307

New book on the Folklore of East Anglia.

https://www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/whats-on/new-book-apparitions-of-east-anglia-delves-into-region-s-h-9198512/

Myths and Legends from the North East.

https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/myths-legends-every-single-person-18674210

Crow Dance, Northwich. Due to the pandemic a smaller event will take place this year at Moulton British Legion car park & St Stephen’s Church Hall Green on August 29.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/tradition-men-dress-crows-dance-21197079

Traditions return to Kirkhampton Church.

https://www.bude-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=116341&headline=Traditions%20make%20return%20at%20Kilkhampton%20church&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2021

Community Hymn singing to go ahead on 1st September, despite annual show cancelled.

https://www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/news/19521408.muker-show-off-community-hymn-singing-goes-ahead/

Aldermastons Nativity Play to ho ahead this Christmas.

https://www.newburytoday.co.uk/lifestyle/aldermaston-communitys-unique-nativity-play-returns-for-63r-9212945/