Society Folklore

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  • Alec Gill  - Contains writings from this author and folk historian on British customs, folklore and superstitions.
  • Centre for English Traditional Heritage  - Aims to stimulate scholarly interest in all aspects of English language and cultural tradition, including lore.
  • Cottingley Fairies  - Tells the story of the famous Cottingley fairy photographs, and lists some unanswered questions about the hoax.
  • The Dragons of the British Isles  - A clickable map of locations throughout the UK containing dragon legends.
  • England in Particular  - Provides details of some of the myths and natural landscapes which bind English communities together. Includes sections on local customs, white horses, the green man, orchards, rivers and trees.
  • English Fairy Tales  - Full text of English Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs and illustrated by John D. Batten [1890].
  • The Folklore Society  - Devoted to the study of folklore. Details of events, music, dance and traditional sayings.
  • Folklore Topics  - A collection of articles by Margaret Bennett, singer and folklorist, about aspects of Gaelic culture.
  • Hill Figures  - Dedicated to the UK's many hill figures including white horses and other geoglyphs, both ancient and modern.
  • Internet Sacred Text Archive - English Folklore  - Texts about the folklore and legends of England and other resources about the British Isles.
  • Pendle Witch Camp  - Annual folklore camp held in Pendle, Lancashire. Includes programme of events and booking details.
  • South East London Folklore Society  - Offers an outline of the different events and meetings held by this society.
  • Strange Britain  - A collection of articles and resources about British traditions, folklore, and ancient and holy sites.
  • Sussex Centre for Folklore, Fairy Tales and Fantasy  - A forum hosted by the University of Chichester where writers and scholars discuss folk narratives, fairy tales and fantasy work; includes events and conferences, news, details of projects and publications, and contacts.
  • Tam Lin Balladry  - A guide to a Scottish Borders ballad about a young man captured by faeries, and the young woman who rescues him. Includes versions, sources and resources, artwork, and a guide to areas of Scotland associated with the tale.
  • Timeless Myths  - Contains articles examining myths, legends, urban legends and superstitions of the British Isles.
  • Welsh and Celtic Myths and Legends  - Offers an overview of major Welsh myths.
  • Whitby Vampire  - Spoof site containing photographs of an alleged mummified vampire found in Whitby.
  • Wiltshire White Horses  - Contains information on the history and folklore surrounding all of Wiltshire's white horse chalk figures; includes chronology and FAQ.
 
 
 
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