I have often talked about how much of an inspiration my Grandad was for my folklore journey, but what I haven't often spoken about was his battle with Dementia. This year I have decided to honour him by challenging myself to do @dementia_uk 50 miles in January sponsored walk. I will be posting my walks and sharing some of their stories along the way please consider donating if you are able or share my donation page 💚

https://fundraise.dementiauk.org/s/27334/27886

#history #Shropshire #fundraising #Dementia

*New Post*

My latest post discusses the story of Hannah Phillips, who folklore states drowned on the eve of her wedding. Discover her story and the maiden's garland that still bares her name.

#Folklore #Ghosts #Shropshire #hauntings

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2025/10/in-search-of-spirit-hannah-phillips-and.html

I've recently started an Instagram account- if anyone would like to follow me I can be found at @nearlyknowledgeable
It would be great to see some of you over there!

#folklore #folktales #history #localhistory #medieval

I've been baking soul cakes for the living and for the dead today. Mine are simple, rustic-looking things but made with love. I wrote about their importance in Shropshire over on the blog -

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2023/10/hallowmas-traditions-in-shropshire.html

#folklore #folkcustoms #Shropshire #Halloween #history

Today is the anniversary of the deaths of the 'Nine Men of Madeley'. Of the nine 'men', most were still boys who died in a mining disaster. I have rewritten my article to reflect new research about the tragedy.

https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2021/05/the-nine-men-of-madeley.html

#history #localhistory #Shropshire #mining #IndustrialHistory