Staffordshire Folklore
@StaffsFolkloreJack Raven. Eccentric corvid on a mission to share esoteric stories of my county. Highlighting the Folklore of Staffordshire and The Black Country.
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New Video: The Frenzied Fairies of Bilston's Church Piece The Fairies of Stow Heath, on the border of Bilston and Wolverhampton are the subject of a terrifying local legend dating back to Anglo-Saxon times. As G. T. Lawley says, when the lord of the manor tried to build a…
Its that time of year again, and if you've not seen it before, I have a ghost story I know you're going to love. youtu.be/Vp-BQ9i5gZM?si…
Tomorrow, the Abbots Bromley horn dancers will collect their 1000 year old reindeer antlers from church & spend the day performing their ancient ritual around the village & at Blithfield Hall. The mystery surrounding its origins is part of the tradition’s appeal. #folkloresunday
Onblòtan is now available on Spotify. open.spotify.com/album/6bZ72Zy3…
Myself and Marie Moon decided to venture into the woods yesterday, we made this quick teaser video for one of the new Galdorcræft songs we've been working on. We had a lot of fun, hope you enjoy. youtu.be/2yR2IEoICeU?si…
The Hadrian's Wall walk is going well. And looked who I met along the way... @TheJollyReiver
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Hiked out to Lud's Church yesterday, and let me tell you, the vibes were VIBING. This enormous chasm was used as a secret place of worship by followers of Wycliffe in the 15th century, and is also believed to have inspired the Green Chapel where Sir Gawain meets the Green Knight
I have updated my blog posts on the timeline of the Crooked House Affair (and it looks as if I will need to continue to do so for some time). Links to latest press reports at profchrisbaker.com/2024/05/05/the…
Our Mercian neighbours on the telly!
If you missed it on the telly last night 📺, here's your chance to watch our very first TV advert. Funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Have a watch here ⬇️
Fantastic news!
🚨 CROOKED HOUSE ORDERED TO BE REBUILT 🚨 An enforcement notice has been issued against the owners for its unlawful demolition. They have been ordered to rebuild the pub back to what it was before the fire - just as we’ve been lobbying for. Fantastic work from @south_staffs 👏🏻
New video! Thank you all for 1,000 subscribers! In this video, I sit down and tell you all about the origins of this channel and how it grew to be such a big part of my life. Watch here - youtu.be/b8oqfpc9Evk
The Wizard and the Widow's Curse. Magic and murder and a cursed cheese kettle in Victorian Staffordshire. Read here >>> lichfieldlore.co.uk/2024/02/18/the…
Merry Christmas and a Happy Yuletide to all! youtu.be/axKyTKnJtQ0
Welcome to the new X account everyone! Share and spread! youtube.com/watch?v=9xeKw-… #thewessexnomad #adventure #outdoors #englishcountryside #travelvlogger #historyvlogger
The recording of the Black Country Society Virtual Heritage Group meeting “The Black Country Miners struggle for justice” by Keith Robinson is now available on line at youtu.be/MLmwY5xuDGgDo take a look.
Yes, a sustainable use, in situ, is the best chance of retaining and maintaining this building. Easier said than done, I know. A.
The best protection this heritage asset and piece of Black Country history could receive is to be put back into active use. Given the recent disaster of the Crooked House this should be of special importance!
The house where the Gunpowder Plot unravelled has been added to our #HeritageAtRisk Register. Built in around 1600, Holbeche House in Dudley was owned by Stephen Lyttelton – one of the plotters executed for his role in the attempted treason against King James I in 1605.
The best protection this heritage asset and piece of Black Country history could receive is to be put back into active use. Given the recent disaster of the Crooked House this should be of special importance!
The house where the Gunpowder Plot unravelled has been added to our #HeritageAtRisk Register. Built in around 1600, Holbeche House in Dudley was owned by Stephen Lyttelton – one of the plotters executed for his role in the attempted treason against King James I in 1605.
The recording of this meeting is now online at youtube.com/watch?v=m6PDRY…. Do take a look
John Louis Petit (1801-68) – A unique artist of the 19th Century Black Country. Chris Baker and Philip Modiano. Monday 20th November 7.30pm Virtual Heritage Group via Zoom, No charge. email societyblackcountry@gmail.com for Zoom log in. More at. blackcountrysociety.com/forthcoming-ev…
A shameless plug. The updated version of my Little Book of Staffordshire is on sale @WaterstonesLich
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