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@Amynearlyknowledgeable
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Amy 👩🏻
Part time Goblin 🐸
Shropshire Folklore and Ghosts 👻
-currently writing a book about The history of Shropshire's Devil folklore 😈
- Writer and Brand Ambassador for Haunted Magazine 👻💀🖤
- Writer of 'The Best of Men' a Shropshire folk horror audio drama ✨️
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I just wanted to thank everyone who has continued to support my writing and folklore recently. It really means the world to me. Things have been a bit tough confidence wise recently and I've been riding the waves of imposter syndrome but I promise to have news soon about NearlyKnowledgeable 💚

#folklore #writing

I just wanted to thank everyone who has continued to support my writing and folklore recently. It really means the world to me. Things have been a bit tough confidence wise recently and I've been riding the waves of imposter syndrome but I promise to have news soon about NearlyKnowledgeable 💚

#folklore #writing

*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

In search of a Spirit- Hannah Phillips and the ghost of Astley Abbotts

It was warm day in April when we journeyed to Astley Abbotts in search of a ghost. The beauty of the surrounding area seemed to contrast wit...

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

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

Hi 🕯

*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

In search of a Spirit- Hannah Phillips and the ghost of Astley Abbotts

It was warm day in April when we journeyed to Astley Abbotts in search of a ghost. The beauty of the surrounding area seemed to contrast wit...

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

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 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