Danielle Telford

MA Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies & BA Hons History with Media Studies at Ulster University graduate
She/her

[The Rainbow Project @TRPNI]

This #TransDayOfVisibility we extend solidarity to our trans and non-binary friends across these islands and globally.

We have one simple message today-
#TransRightsAreHumanRights.

[Dr Andrew Sneddon @SnedAndrew]

Having worked on "Islandmagee" witch trials for 15 years, this is close my heart - great see all the accused remembered here

Anyone interested in its history- see my book, Possessed by the Devil ( 2013, 2nd ed. in late 2023) and https://t.co/EViriC4D7z

https://t.co/UunVGbhhq8

[Owen Davies @odavies9]

Fairies, witches, ghosts, devil, wires, batteries, techno fear... Really liking the cover of my new book on insanity & the supernatural in the 19th century. Now available for pre-order. More info here: https://t.co/w2C0B2UuVd

[Sunny Singh @ProfSunnySingh]

We need to talk much more about transphobia as the gateway into far right radicalisation, especially for middle class, cis white women of a certain age…

[Ulster Uni History @UUHistory]

Our own Dr Andrew Sneddon's new book, Representing Magic in Modern Ireland: Belief, History and Culture @CambridgeUP is out now and free to read for the next 2 weeks, from 26/4/2022

Get it here:
https://t.co/NX9DjUHilS

[Fatima ✨ @sugaroverflow]

#Ramadan starts tomorrow, so I wanted to share a mini guide for coworkers of Muslims ✨

— inspired by GitLab's value of doing the smallest thing possible, here's a twitter 🧵

[Millie Corner @MillieCorner2]

God help me, but I’ve made a Twitter because I can’t deal with “TERFs” and their ilk for another minute. My daughter has happily lived her life as trans for years. At first I felt so relieved seeing her finally at peace. In the last year, I do not recognise the same person.

[Museum of Transology @MoTransology]

Are you trans or queer and want to enter the museum sector? The @MuseumsAssoc is giving away 100 free memberships to increase inclusivity using its benevolent fund. Applications close 31st March. https://t.co/MeKfUmiBtP

[Danielle Telford @DanielleTel97]

@SnedAndrew @CambridgeUP @CUP_Elements @witchesetc @UUHistory @Witches1711 @witchesoireland Congratulations, looking forward to reading it!

[Dr Andrew Sneddon @SnedAndrew]

Well that's the proofs through for my new wee book for @CambridgeUP @CUP_Elements
'Representing Magic in Modern Ireland: Belief, History and Culture'
Thanks to @witchesetc for all her editorial support, patience and encouragement.@UUHistory @Witches1711 @witchesoireland Thread

[Ian Powell @MagicalOverseer]

With a broad chronological scope that ranges from the end of the seventeenth century to the early nineteenth century, this volume includes essays on astrology, alchemy, witchcraft, cunning folk, ghosts, treasure hunters, and purveyors of magic. Routledge 2022 214pp

[Danielle Telford @DanielleTel97]

@AECopeland1991 Congratulations Ana that's brilliant 😊🎉🎉

[Owen Davies @odavies9]

MA Folklore Studies! Only one in England. We're still accepting applications, so get in touch.
Folklore & landscapes; migration, traditions & beliefs; contemporary ritual & tradition. Come join me @DrLeanneCalvert @CeriHoulbrook (online not available yet)
https://t.co/nLQWvwZx15

[National Trust @nationaltrust]

Once seen never forgotten. The pied wagtail lives up to its name as it wags its long black tail and struts its stuff, looking sharply dressed in black and white plumage.
#EveryoneNeedsNature

[Margaret Middleton @magmidd]

Just talked with a group of young queer people about queer history in museums and they told me they want queer narratives not to be relegated to trauma.

They want to see 💖 QUEER JOY 💖

[Dr Andrew Sneddon @SnedAndrew]

#FreakyFriday charms for toothache

In Co. Antrim, a 65 year old man reported to a folklorist that in his youth in 1893 he pulled teeth for a corpse to use as a charm.

The result: shining white teeth and a life-long avoidance of toothache.
@CodyTHenry @HurchinHome

[Heritage&MuseumStudies@Ulster @MuseumStudiesUU]

So proud of the #UUClassof2020 #MAmuseumsUU #MAheritageUU and touched by all the lovely messages recorded for the online graduation. Congratulations @RachelMaxwell_ @NaomiDowling10 @AECopeland1991 @DanielleTel97 @Sarahwheatley97 @MarcGraham17121 @JadeHorner9 @TomMaguire1965

[oldeuropeanculture @serbiaireland]

In Serbia, when a young oak tree is about to be cut for a Yule log, it is addressed in the way you would address a living god: "Good morning and happy Christmas Eve to you o Holy Badnjak. I have come to take you to my home..." https://t.co/xLkaJOfzZg #FolkloreThursday

[Dr Andrew Sneddon @SnedAndrew]

When researching this subject a few years ago now I was surprised at how prevalent this belief was among 'ordinary' people in 19th century Ireland, including Ulster, irrespective of culture, religious or political background.